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Turkey-Institutions of Child Protective Services (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Turkey-Institutions of Child Protective Services Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a comprehensive survey conducted in 2005, targeting students in primary 7 and 8, and high school 1, aged 13-15. The survey was institution-based and collected data on the prevalence of tobacco use and its determinants, including access/availability, secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, cessation efforts, media and advertising, and school curriculum. A total of 2,608 students participated, with an overall response rate of 78.3%.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 48.0% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 26.3% currently use any tobacco product.
• 23.0% currently smoke cigarettes.
• 7.2% are daily cigarette smokers.
• 8.8% currently smoke cigars.
• 29.8% of ever smokers initiated smoking before age ten.
• 12.3% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Access and Availability

• 25.3% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 57.9% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 60.4% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 89.3% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 82.7% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 58.8% believe secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• 15.5% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 58.8% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 86.9% think smoking should be banned from public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 65.7% of current smokers want to stop.
• 75.2% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 80.0% have ever received help to stop smoking.
• 26.0% of current smokers always feel like smoking first thing in the morning.

Media and Advertising

• 59.0% saw anti-smoking media messages on TV, compared to 52.3% who saw pro-smoking messages.
• 52.1% saw anti-smoking messages on billboards, compared to 37.5% who saw pro-smoking messages.
• 46.7% saw anti-smoking ads in newspapers or magazines, compared to 34.2% who saw pro-cigarette ads.
• 15.6% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 14.3% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 62.0% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in class during the past year.
• 28.0% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 50.4% learned about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Information

• High prevalence of tobacco use among students aged 13-15, with nearly a quarter using any tobacco product and over 23% smoking cigarettes.
• Significant exposure to secondhand smoke, with most students living in homes where smoking occurs and being exposed to smoke in public spaces.
• Strong public opinion against smoking, with over 86% believing smoking should be banned in public places and over 65% of current smokers wanting to quit.
• Influence of media is notable, with a majority of students exposed to anti-smoking messages, although pro-smoking messages are still present.
• Schools play a role in tobacco education, with over half of students learning about the effects of tobacco use and a significant portion discussing reasons for smoking.

Summary

The GYTS highlights the widespread use of tobacco among Turkish youth aged 13-15, with high rates of both cigarette and cigar smoking. Secondhand smoke exposure is also prevalent, affecting the majority of students. There is a strong desire to quit among current smokers, and anti-smoking messages in the media and school curriculum are effective in shaping students' attitudes. However, pro-smoking influences still exist, particularly through advertising and peer behavior. These findings suggest that comprehensive tobacco control programs should focus on reducing access, increasing awareness of SHS risks, supporting cessation efforts, and reinforcing anti-smoking education in schools.