Publications by authors named "Herbert Sagbo"
Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dietary diversity and associated factors.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Lokossa district, southern Benin.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined breakfast habits, fruit and vegetable consumption, and physical activity among primary schoolchildren in Benin, revealing significant socio-economic influences.
- About 53% of students were physically inactive, with 60% having breakfast less than five days a week, and most were inconsistent in eating fruits and vegetables.
- Children of educated parents had higher rates of regular breakfast and fruit consumption, while socio-economic status influenced eating and activity patterns, highlighting a need for targeted interventions to promote healthier behaviors.
Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of stunting and thinness and sociodemographic, household, family, dietary, and scholar associated factors in schoolchildren living in Lokossa-Benin.
Methods: a survey conducted in a probabilistic sample (n=615) of primary schoolchildren (8-17 years), from 12/2018 to 01/2019, using structured questionnaire and 24-hour dietary recall. Thinness and stunting were defined as Height-for-age and Body Mass Index-for-age below-2 standard deviations, respectively.
Article Synopsis
- Overweight and obesity are significant public health issues among Togolese schoolchildren, with the study finding prevalence rates of 5.2% for overweight and 1.9% for obesity in a sample of 634 children aged 8-17.
- The study utilized a cross-sectional design, assessing factors such as physical activity, socio-economic conditions, and eating habits through a questionnaire, revealing that excessive TV watching and medium dietary diversity were associated with higher risks of overweight/obesity.
- Results suggest that promoting physical activity and the consumption of fruits can help combat overweight and obesity, highlighting the importance of preventive measures tailored to children's social environments.