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Trinidad and Tobago (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Trinidad and Tobago in 2000 aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among students aged 13-15, as well as evaluate factors that influence tobacco use, such as access, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), media, and school curriculum. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure a representative sample of the population, with a total of 2,115 students participating. The response rates were high, with 89.1% of schools, 100% of selected classes, 85.4% of students, and an overall response rate of 76.1%.

Key Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 37.9% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 14.3% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 18.0% of boys and 10.3% of girls use tobacco.
• 12.0% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 16.0% of boys and 7.6% of girls smoke.
• 4.8% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 5.7% of boys and 3.9% of girls use other forms of tobacco.
• 13.4% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 32.4% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 18.6% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 13.5% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 7.7% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 33.7% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 30.8% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 71.0% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 37.2% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 68.7% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 38.4% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 6.7% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 84.7% believe smoking should be banned from public places.
• 68.9% think smoke from others is harmful to them.

Cessation Efforts

• 71.7% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 76.0% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 54.3% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 77.9% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 83.8% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 80.1% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 19.1% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 10.3% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 44.3% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 30.8% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 41.6% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• Tobacco use is prevalent among adolescents in Trinidad and Tobago, with over 14% currently using any tobacco product.
• Cigarette smoking is common, especially among boys, with 12% currently smoking.
• High exposure to SHS is a significant issue, with over 37% of students living in homes where others smoke.
• Public perception is largely negative toward smoking, with 84.7% believing it should be banned in public places and 68.9% recognizing the harm caused by secondhand smoke.
• Media influence is strong, with a majority of students exposed to both anti-smoking and pro-cigarette messages.
• School-based education on tobacco use and its effects is present but not universal, with nearly half of students having received such education.
• Current smokers show a strong desire to quit, with over 70% wanting to stop and having attempted to do so in the past year.

Conclusion

The GYTS highlights the need for a comprehensive tobacco control program in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly targeting adolescent populations. Key areas for intervention include reducing access to tobacco products, increasing awareness of the health risks associated with smoking and SHS, and strengthening school-based education and anti-smoking campaigns.