Publications by authors named "Cecilio Nino"
Introduction: The National Mortality Register (NMR) of Panama is a key element in demographic analysis and in acquiring an updated picture of population health in Panama. The main objectives of this study are to characterize the NMR and to enumerate its strengths and weaknesses.
Methods: We describe the history, processes, and structure of the Vital Statistics Section of the National Institute of Statistics and Census (the curator of the NMR database).
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the enforcement of the tobacco advertisement, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) ban in Panama during 2017, using a nationwide observational survey conducted in various retail outlets.
- Results revealed a national TAPS enforcement index of 3.03, with lower enforcement in indigenous territories and certain western regions, indicating significant disparities across different areas.
- The findings suggest overall effective TAPS enforcement, but also highlight vulnerable populations, calling for further research on targeted tobacco advertising strategies in urban settings.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) about tobacco-related diseases and how these are impacted by tobacco product advertising, while promoting a comprehensive ban on tobacco marketing in Panama.
- - Conducted with a sample of 4,796 individuals aged 15 to 29, researchers developed a KAP index using various survey measures to analyze differences across demographics, finding that lower KAP was associated with current smokers, young males, and individuals from lower-income backgrounds.
- - Results indicated that awareness of tobacco-related diseases was lacking among specific demographic groups, with illegal advertising having minimal impact, as the index revealed a national KAP value of only 0.26, particularly low among vulnerable populations. *