Using Youth Tobacco Survey Data for Tobacco Control in Turkey
Author Information
Author(s): Erguder Toker, Çakır Banu, Aslan Dilek, Warren Charles W, Jones Nathan R, Asma Samira
Primary Institution: World Health Organization Country Office
Hypothesis
How can the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) data be used to inform tobacco control policies in Turkey?
Conclusion
The GYTS data can help monitor the impact of tobacco control laws and inform public health strategies in Turkey.
Supporting Evidence
- 26.3% of students in Turkey have ever smoked cigarettes.
- 9% of boys and 4% of girls are current cigarette smokers.
- 80% of students were exposed to secondhand smoke.
- 65.3% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many young people in Turkey smoke and how we can use that information to help them stop smoking.
Methodology
The GYTS was conducted using a standardized methodology with self-administered questionnaires in classrooms.
Potential Biases
Data are based on self-reports, which may lead to under- or over-reporting of tobacco use.
Limitations
The sample was limited to youths attending school, which may not represent all 13 to 15 year olds in Turkey.
Participant Demographics
Students aged 13 to 15 years, with a sample from various regions in Turkey.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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