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Mexico - Monterrey (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Mexico - Monterrey Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey conducted in 2005, targeting students in grades 1, 2, and 3, aged 13-15. The survey aimed to gather data on the prevalence of tobacco use and five key determinants that influence tobacco use among youth: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum. The data collected can be used to develop a comprehensive tobacco control program tailored to the region.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 46.1% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 23.2% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 26.0% of boys and 20.2% of girls use any tobacco product.
• 20.1% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 23.6% of boys and 16.4% of girls smoke cigarettes.
• 6.5% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 7.0% of boys and 6.0% of girls use other tobacco products.
• 24.5% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 21.5% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 39.0% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 15.1% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 26.0% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 8.3% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 34.9% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store.
• 46.6% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 44.2% of students live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 54.9% are exposed to smoke from others in places outside their home.
• 47.4% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 60.4% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 69.6% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 84.7% believe smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 56.3% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 62.4% of current smokers tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 66.5% of current smokers have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 81.9% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 86.1% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 75.6% saw pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 15.4% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 8.5% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 65.4% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 39.1% discussed reasons why people their age smoke in class.
• 60.4% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• High prevalence of tobacco use: A significant portion of students in Monterrey use tobacco, with 23.2% currently using any product and 20.1% smoking cigarettes.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke: Over 44% of students live in homes where others smoke, and more than half are exposed to SHS in public places.
• Strong public opinion against smoking: 84.7% of students support banning smoking in public places, and 69.6% believe SHS is harmful to them.
• Media influence is significant: Students are heavily exposed to both anti-smoking and pro-smoking messages, with 86.1% seeing pro-cigarette ads on billboards and 75.6% seeing them in newspapers or magazines.
• School-based education is effective: A majority of students have received education on the dangers and effects of smoking, indicating a potential role for schools in tobacco prevention.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the need for targeted tobacco control strategies in Monterrey, particularly focusing on reducing access to tobacco products, increasing awareness of the health risks associated with smoking, and reinforcing anti-smoking messages through both media and school curricula. The data also suggests that many students are aware of the dangers of tobacco use and are interested in quitting, which provides a basis for developing effective intervention programs.