Publications by authors named "Bomey C Gba"
Background: A balanced nutrition is important for children's physical and cognitive development; yet, remains a challenge in many parts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Early detection of nutritional deficiency and metabolic syndrome in school-aged children is necessary to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in later life. This study aimed at obtaining baseline data on health, nutritional status, and metabolic markers of NCDs among primary schoolchildren in Côte d'Ivoire.
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- This study investigates hand grip strength (HGS) as an indicator of musculoskeletal fitness and its relationship with body composition and cardiovascular risk in children from three sub-Saharan African countries: Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, and Tanzania.
- Data from 467 children in Côte d'Ivoire, 864 in South Africa, and 695 in Tanzania were analyzed, measuring body composition through bioelectrical impedance and assessing cardiovascular markers like blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Results showed that higher HGS correlated with lower body fat and higher muscle mass, but there was no consistent link between HGS and cardiovascular risk markers, highlighting the need for more research in this area.
Physical inactivity and low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are independent cardiovascular risk factors among children, but have rarely been investigated concurrently in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity (PA) and CRF of primary schoolchildren living in Côte d'Ivoire (CI), South Africa (ZA), and Tanzania (TZ), to test sex- and age-related differences, and to examine whether PA and CRF are associated with each other. Baseline data from an ongoing cluster-randomized controlled trial were used, including 499 children from CI (Taabo, 49% girls, = 8.
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