Linking global youth tobacco survey (GYTS) data to the WHO framework convention on tobacco control (FCTC): The case for Brazil

Lee, Juliette; Peruga, Armando; de Almeida, Liz Maria; Jones, Nathan R.; Casado, Leticia; Curi Hallal, Ana Luiza; Warren, Charles Wick; Asma, Samira; Fernandes, Elaine Masson; Cavalcante, Tania Maria

Abstract

Objective. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in Brazil was developed to provide data on Youth tobacco use to the National Tobacco Control Program. Method. The GY1 uses a standardized methodology for constructing sampling frames, selecting schools and classes, preparing questionnaires, carrying out field procedures, and processing data. The GYTS questionnaire is self-administered and includes questions about: initiation; prevalence; susceptibility; knowledge and attitudes; environmental tobacco smoke; cessation; media and advertising. SUDDAN and Epi-Info Software Were used for analysis. Weighted analysis was used in order to obtain percentages and 95% confidence intervals. Results. Twenty-three studies were carried out between 22002 and 2005 in Brazilian capitals: 2002 (9); 2003 (4.) 2004 (2) and 2005 (9). The total number Of Students was 22832. The prevalence rate among the cities varied from 6.2% (Joao Pessoa, 2002) to 17.7% (Porto Alegre, 2002). Conclusion. The tobacco use prevalence rates in 18 Brazilian cities show significant heterogeneity among the macro regions. Data in this report can be used to evaluate the efforts already done and also as baseline for evaluation of new steps for tobacco control in Brazil regarding the goals of the WHO FCTC. (C) 2007 Pan American Health Organization.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:000259860500003 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Volumen: 47
Número: 3
Editorial: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
Fecha de publicación: 2008
Página de inicio: S4
Página final: S10
DOI:

10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.11.017

Notas: ISI