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Chile - Coquimbo GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Chile - Coquimbo Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2000, provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use and related determinants among students aged 13-15 in the Coquimbo region of Chile. The survey was implemented using a two-stage cluster sampling design, ensuring a representative sample of students from 6th, 7th, and 8th basic, and 1st intermediate levels. A total of 1,322 students participated, with an overall response rate of 92.1%.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 69.6% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 40.2% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 36.4% of boys and 43.0% of girls.
• 39.6% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 35.6% of boys and 42.8% of girls.
• 6.4% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 7.8% of boys and 4.8% of girls.
• 30.4% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 18.2% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 16.6% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 12.6% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 8.4% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 9.1% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 60.4% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 88.7% of students who bought cigarettes were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 53.8% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 68.4% are exposed to smoke in places outside the home.
• 61.5% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 38.0% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 59.1% believe smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 74.6% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation

• 50.4% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 62.9% of current smokers tried to quit in the past year.
• 73.0% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 80.4% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 83.7% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 79.8% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 9.4% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 7.9% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 30.2% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in class.
• 27.0% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 36.8% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Information

• High prevalence of both ever and current tobacco use among youth in Coquimbo.
• Significant SHS exposure, with over half of students living in homes where others smoke.
• Strong awareness of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
• Majority of students support banning smoking in public places.
• Media influence is evident, with widespread exposure to both anti-smoking messages and pro-cigarette advertising.
• School-based education on tobacco use is limited but present in a portion of the student population.
• Cessation efforts are common, with over half of current smokers expressing a desire to quit.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the need for targeted tobacco control interventions in the Coquimbo region, particularly focusing on reducing SHS exposure, increasing access to cessation support, and reinforcing school-based education on the dangers of tobacco use. The high prevalence of tobacco use and the influence of media and peer behavior suggest that a multi-faceted approach is essential for effective youth tobacco prevention.