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Summary of Nepal - Mahendranagar and Dhangad GYTS

Background and Methodology

The Nepal Mahendranagar and Dhangad Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was a 2004 school-based survey of students aged 13-15 in standards 8, 9, and 10. It employed a two-stage cluster sampling design with probability proportional to enrollment size. The response rates were high, with 100% school participation, 100% class participation, and 97.8% student participation (1,202 students total). The survey collected data on tobacco use prevalence and five key determinants: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum.

key Findings on Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 8.7% of students had ever smoked cigarettes; this varied by gender: 14.6% males vs. 2.7% females.
• 2.3% of students currently smoked cigarettes; again, gender disparity: 4.1% males vs. 0.5% females.
• 8.7% of students currently used any tobacco product; by gender: 13.9% males vs. 3.4% females.
• 6.7% of students currently used tobacco products other than cigarettes; males (10.2%) were more likely than females (3.2%).

exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 42.3% of students reported exposure to smoke in their homes over the past week.
• 55.3% were exposed to smoke in other settings during the past week.
• Close to 35% (56.7%) of students reported that one or both parents smoke, chew, or apply tobacco.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors

• More than 68% of students believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• Over half (54.1%) think that boys who smoke or chew tobacco have more friends, while fewer (36.0%) believe the same for girls.
• For current smokers: 7.3% wanted to stop smoking immediately, and 2.7% had tried to quit in the past year; 78.1% had received help or advice to stop.
• 67.9% had seen anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 16.2% possessed objects with cigarette brand logos or symbols.

Education and Media Contact

• 70.7% of students were taught about the dangers of smoking or chewing tobacco in school during the past year.
• 50.2% discussed reasons for smoking/chewing tobacco in class.
• High engagement with anti-tobacco media and educational efforts.

Please note that this summary is based solely on the provided FACT SHEET and presented in a concise markdown format for clarity due to the query specification.