Coaching and Physical Activity for Overweight Children and Adolescents in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
- 1 National Institute of Public Health, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 2 National Institute of Public Health, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 3 Doctoral School of Society, Communication, Arts, Languages, Letters (SCALL)-UFR Human and Social Sciences (SHS), FHB University of Cocody, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 4 Ivorian Nutrition Society, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 5 National Institute of Public Health, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 6 Ivorian Nutrition Society, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 7 Department of Nutrition and Food Security, Nanguy Abrogoua University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 8 National Institute of Youth and Sports (INJS), Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 9 Institute of Anthropological Development Sciences, Félix Houphouet-Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 10 Anthropological Society of Paris (SAP), Paris, France
- 11 Biochemistry Laboratory, Alassane Ouattara University (UAO), Bouaké, Ivory Coast
Abstract
Backg round and Objective: Regular physical activity is hampered by excess weight, even though it is one of the pillars of its treatment. Thus, we experimented with coaching that incorporated physical activity with children and adolescents who were predominantly obese. This study was therefore undertaken to identify the benefits of this coaching on the practice of physical activities in these children and adolescents. Methodology: This was a prospective study conducted from December 1, 2020 to April 30, 2023, with 111 children and adolescents monitored for excess weight at the Nutrition Department of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. The coaching took place in six sessions and focused on fitness and a household activity freely chosen by them. An evaluation grid was used to collect the study data. Results: The respondents were of both sexes with a female predominance (58.56%). Their ages ranged from 6 to 19 years, with an average age of 11.6 years. At the end of the coaching program, the proportion of people participating in fitness activities (79.28%) had increased, as had participation in household activities (86.49%). In addition, there was a 50% reduction in screen time and a normalization of weight in 5.4% of participants. Conclusion: These results encourage the promotion of coaching in the management of excess weight in children and adolescents.
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