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Mexico - Chetumal (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Mexico - Chetumal in 2003 provides comprehensive data on tobacco use among students aged 13-15. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method, ensuring representative data by selecting schools based on enrollment size and then randomly choosing classes for participation. With a total of 956 students participating, the survey captured key trends in tobacco use and related behaviors.

Key Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 48.9% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 21.8% currently use any tobacco product.
  • Boys: 26.9%
  • Girls: 17.1%
• 18.4% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • Boys: 22.4%
  • Girls: 14.9%
• 6.5% currently use other tobacco products.
  • Boys: 8.8%
  • Girls: 4.2%
• 30.0% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 22.1% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 36.2% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 13.7% think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 30.2% think girls who smoke look more attractive.
• 87.4% believe smoking should be banned from public places.
• 76.4% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 32.6% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 61.7% have most or all friends who smoke.

Access and Availability

• 14.2% usually smoke at home.
• 28.9% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 70.3% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Cessation Efforts

• 57.9% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 57.0% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 71.0% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising Exposure

• 84.5% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 86.5% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 73.6% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 12.7% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 9.7% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 64.8% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 37.4% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 59.3% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points and Recommendations

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth, with a significant proportion of students initiating smoking.
• Strong social influence from peers and family, as many students have friends and parents who smoke.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke, indicating a need for stronger anti-smoking policies at home and in public.
• Positive attitudes towards anti-smoking campaigns, with a majority of students exposed to such messages.
• Negative perception of pro-cigarette advertising, despite high exposure to it.
• Limited restrictions on cigarette sales to minors, as most students who bought cigarettes were not refused due to age.
• Schools play a role in tobacco education, but there is room for improvement in curriculum coverage.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the urgent need for targeted tobacco control interventions in Mexico - Chetumal, particularly focusing on reducing access to tobacco products, limiting exposure to secondhand smoke, and enhancing school-based education programs. It also underscores the importance of media regulation and peer influence mitigation in preventing youth tobacco use.