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Query Results for Hawaiʻi Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) Data - Bought cigarettes through the mail, curr smk <18, High Schools, State-level

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This option remembers your currently selected filtering criteria and display options and applies (

Restrictions/conditions:

  • This features only effects queryable datasets loaded after the apply criteria feature is enabled.
  • When a new queryable dataset is loaded, this features does NOT clean/clear any of that dataset's default selected values - it simply supplements the newly loaded dataset's selections with those values captured when the apply criteria feature was enabled.
  • When in the builder interface you can override and make additional changes (select or deselect).
  • Changes made in the builder interface are not automatically saved to the enabled apply criteria definition. However, once you have a result you can reapply the current critera by using this dialog and pressing the "Reapply" button. If you do not see this button then the apply criteria feature has not been enabled.
  • Selections are applied according to what selections are available within that given queryable dataset. For example if your apply criteria is set for years 1999-2015 and the dataset does not have 1999 then only years 2000-2015 will be selected.
  • This feature is available immediately and does not require any user login account. However, if you wish to save this definition you will need to have either a free self registered user account or a secure DOH account and be logged in to be able to save your definitions.
  • TURNING OFF: These selections will remain in effect for the length of your current session on this site. It is turned off by pressing the "Clear" button.
  • TECHNICAL NOTE: The selection's internal dimension names and values MUST match. In some instances a value's title shown to the user will look the same as the dataset's but it is stored internally with a different name or value so they do not match and thus will not be selected. As an end user there is nothing that can be done about this situation because this is something the dataset author must setup. If you see something like this please contact us and report this issue.
) to all subsequent dataset query requests. This feature can help you save time and be consistent by automatically applying your defined selections to other queryable datasets you open.
For example, you may always prefer to display a county map and a horizontal bar chart. You would make those initial selections, submit your selections, and then click to apply this criteria feature. From that point on, those selections will be automatically applied to all subsequent queryable datasets you open when applicable.

Name Field

Unique name of this query definition. The name value needs to be a unique value within YOUR list of saved query definitions. The name value is used as part of the HTTP request URL to reference this query definition.

It is recommend you name your definitions in a consistent manner to help referencing and sharing with others. Names can be up to 250 characters long and can not contain spaces or special characters. Valid values for a name include upper and/or lower case alphabetic characters (A-z), and/or numeric values (0-9), and/or a dash or underscore that can be used as a seperator ("-", and/or "_").

If you name this definition the same name as an existing definition you will overwrite the current definition with this new one.

Title Field

The title value is the title you will see on your query definition selection lists. It is recommended that you keep your titles and unique so that they are meaningful, consistent, and easily identifyable. Titles can be a maximum length of 250 characters long. Use the "Description" field to list any extra details or notes that you'd like to have associated with this definition.

Description Field

The "Description" entry is provided as a place that you can store any notes or special descriptions that will allow you to use that definition. This can include descriptions like intended studies, limitations, and notes that can be used to help you remember what this definition was intended to be used for. A synopsis of the selections can also prove to be helpful but are not needed as the definition detail provides all of the selections. This field shows up on the list pages as an information popup next to the definition's title text.

Keep Definition Private Checkbox

The "Keep Private" checkbox controls if you want your query definition to be listable by other users. If checked then a user can not see this definition when they make a list request of your definitions.

Last Modified Date

Date this saved query definition was last updated.
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See the Introduction to My Selections page for more information.

Query Criteria

Current smokers under the age of 18 who bought cigarettes through the mail in the past 30 days Filter: Yes
Year Filter: 2015, 2017, 2019
Data Grouped By:Year

  • UnstableUse caution in interpreting, the estimate has a relative standard error greater than 0.30 and may not be reliable.
  • Very UnstableThe estimate has a relative standard error greater than 0.50 and is considered very unstable. It does not meet standards for reliability and should not be used to inform decisions. You should combine years or otherwise increase your population size.
  • SuppressedAccording to CDC guidelines, a minimum of 50 students must answer the question in order for it to be reported. Where the number of students is below 50 the value will be suppressed.

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Data Notes

  • Question Wording:

    During the past 30 days, where did you buy your own cigarettes? (You can CHOOSE ONE ANSWER or MORE THAN ONE ANSWER) - Through the mail. Among those under 18 who smoked cigarettes on 1 or more days of the past 30 days.

  • Statistical Stability

    Statistical stability, reported in the data table, is based on a statistic called the "Relative Standard Error," or RSE, which is the standard error expressed as a proportion of the point estimate (e.g., 30% of the point estimate).

    "Stable" is displayed when the relative standard error (RSE) is below 0.30 and the count or rate may be considered stable.

    "Unstable" is displayed when the RSE is 0.30-0.50. An unstable count or rate may fluctuate widely across time periods due to random variation (chance).

    "Very Unstable" is displayed when the RSE is greater than 0.50. A very unstable count or rate should not be used to inform decision. Problems with statistical instability typically occur when there is a small number of health events in a small population. You may combine years or otherwise increase the population size used in the query to achieve a more stable count or rate.

    "No Variance" is displayed when there is no record, or only one record in the sample population, for the selected indicator and demographics.

  • Suppression of Estimates

    According to CDC guidelines, a minimum of 50 students must answer a question in order for it to be reported. Where the number of students is below 50, not reportable, will appear in the table.

  • Weighted Survey Data

    The percentages reported above have been produced by weighting the sample so that the results better represent the population of Hawaiʻi. Note: The weighted data is not available for middle school for 2000 or high school for 2003, due to low response rates.

Data Sources

'''Citation''': Hawaii State Departments of Education and Health, Hawaii Health Data Warehouse, Hawaii School Health Survey: Youth Tobacco Survey. [Chart Title, appropriate years(s)]. Published [update date]. Accessed [query date]. [URL]

Data Issues

  • Asymmetric Confidence Intervals

    The confidence bounds are asymmetric. They do not extend evenly above and below the percentage, especially as the percentage gets close to 0% or 100%.

  • Average Annual Population Estimate

    The denominator includes all survey respondents except those with missing, don't know, and refused answers. If the query was limited to a particular sub-population-group (e.g. current smokers, students under the age of 18), only those respondents are included in the denominator.

  • Survey Sample

    YTS uses a stratified two-stage, cluster sample design to identify the sample. The sampling frame includes all students currently enrolled in grades 6-12 in a public school in the state of Hawaiʻi. Two samples are taken: one for middle school (grades 6-8) and one for high school (grades 9-12). Results are weighted by sex, grade, and race/ethnicity to ensure accurate representation of the population.

  • Hawai'i Youth Tobacco Survey

    The percentages reported above have been produced by weighting the sample so that the results better represent the Hawai'i population. Note: The weighted data is not available for high school for 2003 due to low response rates.

The data and information provided through the Query System are intended to support any individuals or entities engaged in activities designed solely to enhance the well-being of a specific community. Allowed activities include informing evidence-based decision making and planning, improving health service delivery, evaluate health care interventions and systems, and inform health policy decisions. Other uses are not permissible.

As a Query System user, I AGREE TO:
  1. Use the data for statistical reporting and analysis only.
  2. Avoid any attempt to identify or contact individual(s) represented in the query system data.
  3. Avoid disclosure or use of the identity of any individual(s) discovered inadvertently.
  4. Avoid linkage of query system data with other data that, after linkage, might allow identification of an individual represented in the query system data.
  5. Use appropriate safeguards to prevent the identification of any individual(s) represented in the data, including when disclosing Query System data to others.
These data were queried on: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:49:55 HST
The dataset was last updated on: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:24:01 HST