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Indonesia - Medan (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Indonesia - Medan in 2004 provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among students aged 13-15. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a high overall response rate of 87.9% and participation from 1,417 students.

The survey covers five key determinants of tobacco use:

• Access/Availability and Price
• Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)
• Cessation
• Media and Advertising
• School Curriculum

Main Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 39.0% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 20.8% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 37.5% of boys and 8.0% of girls use tobacco.
• 19.1% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 36.2% of boys and 5.9% of girls smoke.
• 3.2% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 4.7% of boys and 2.2% of girls use other tobacco products.
• 98.6% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 22.8% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 5.3% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 13.8% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 3.5% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 6.6% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 68.4% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 66.2% who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 69.6% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 79.9% are exposed to smoke around others outside of the home.
• 74.5% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 17.8% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 54.0% believe smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 85.9% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation

• 82.1% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 88.9% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 88.5% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 89.7% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 92.2% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 78.9% saw pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 8.1% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 13.2% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 61.6% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 49.7% had discussed reasons for smoking among their age group.
• 55.3% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Highlights

• Tobacco use is prevalent among youth, with 20.8% currently using any tobacco product and 19.1% currently smoking cigarettes.
• High exposure to SHS is observed, with 79.9% of students exposed to smoke outside their homes and 74.5% having at least one parent who smokes.
• Majority of students (85.9%) believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• Cessation intentions are strong, with over 88% of current smokers having tried to quit in the past year.
• Media influence is significant, with 92.2% seeing pro-cigarette ads on billboards and 78.9% seeing pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• School-based education is widespread, with 61.6% having learned about the dangers of smoking and 55.3% about the effects of tobacco use.

Conclusion

The GYTS results highlight the high prevalence of tobacco use among Indonesian youth in Medan and underscore the need for comprehensive tobacco control strategies. These include reducing access, limiting exposure to SHS, promoting cessation support, restricting media advertising, and enhancing school-based education to address the social and environmental factors contributing to youth tobacco use.