2008-12-31-世界卫生组织-2009_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Antigua_Barbuda_1页_42kb

报告摘要

Survey Design and Sample: A school-based survey using a two-stage cluster sampling method, involving students aged 13-15 years (Grades 6 to 9). Total participants: 1,795; response rate: 85.5%.
Key Findings:
- Prevalence of cigarette smoking: 23.2% had ever smoked (Boys: 23.2%, Girls: 21.4%); current use was 5.2% (Boys: 5.2%, Girls: 4.3%).
- Other tobacco products: 20.1% of students currently used some form; boys had higher rates than girls.
- Risk of initiation: 12.8% of never-smokers were likely to start smoking next year.
- Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure: 47.5% were exposed at home; 77.1% supported smoking bans in public places and believed SHS is harmful (68.2% agree); 23.3% had parents who smoke.
Knowledge and Attitudes:
- Media: 66.9% viewed anti-smoking messages in the past 30 days; pro-cigarette ads were seen frequently (e.g., 35.1% on billboards, 31.5% in print media).
- School-based education: 37.9% discussed tobacco dangers in class; limited topics on peer smoking reasons and effects.
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