| Summary: | Background
The study aims to reassess the health, knowledge and
practice of students, (9-11 Grades)
after the introduction of New National Tobacco
Control program for 5 years. This study includes data on prevalence of cigarettes
and other tobacco use as well as information on five determinants of tobacco
use: access, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising,
and other indicators.
Methods
Myanmar GYTS uses a two-stage
sample design with schools selected proportional to enrolment size. A total of
3633 eligible students in grades 9-11 completed the survey ,of which 2621 were
aged 13-15 years
Results
Between 2011 and 2016, a reduction in the proportion
of students currently use any tobacco products is observed (a fall from overall prevalence
among 13-15 year olds of 18.6% to 14%). but currently smoked cigarettes had increased
during the period from 6.8% to 8.3%.
Currently use any smokeless tobacco products had
decreased (9.8% to 5.7%). 74.5% of current
smokers tried to stop smoking in the past 12 months.33.2% are exposed to
tobacco smoke at home as well as 28.4% are exposed tobacco smoke inside any
enclosed public place. 61% of current cigarette smokers bought cigarettes from
a store, shop or street vendors. 42.3% of students noticed tobacco
advertisements on point of sale. 65% of students thought other people's smoking
is harmful to them.
Conclusions
Myanmar
Youth Tobacco program should strengthen in all schools to be 100% tobacco-free
and also incorporate training of school personnel on tobacco control, specifically
youth-focused programs as joint efforts between Ministry of Health and Sports and Ministry of Education in collaboration
with related ministries. Enforcement of the national legislation on
tobacco control needs to be strengthened, and the National Tobacco Control
Program needs to be more comprehensive incorporating measures to reduce
smokeless tobacco use and other non-cigarette tobacco products.
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