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    Isolation of phytoplasma DNA from the coconut palms (Cocos nucifera L.) collected from Ghana

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    This study aimed to verify the presence of the causative agent of Lethal Yellowing which is phytoplasma in samples provided from infected coconut trees. Study was carried out by using various samples like zygotic embryo, young leaves and immature & mature inflorescences. These materials were collected from trees at the stage 1 and 2 of the disease development.. Stage 1 of disease development is characterized by leaf yellowing and the start of the falling nuts while at the stage 2 of disease development, the trees has not bear nuts longer. From infected material, DNA was extracted by three different processes and isolated DNA was amplified by PCR. 16S rRNA gene was amplified by two specific primers of phytoplama viz P1/P2 and Ghana 813/AKSR. Among the various tested materials presence of phytoplasma was reported from the mature inflorescences while the presence of the phytoplasma was not reported from the leaves and embryos of the coconut

    Effets de l'inflation sur les variables fiscales ivoiriennes : une étude économétrique

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    Version anglaise disponible dans la Bibliothèque numérique du CRDI: Effects of inflation on Ivorian fiscal variables : an econometric investigatio

    Evaluation de la Qualite de Vie des Enfants et Adolescents Inclus dans Un Programme de Prise en Charge Tridimensionnelle de l’Exces Ponderal a Abidjan (Côte d’Ivore)

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               Contexte et objectif : L’obĂ©sitĂ© affecte la qualitĂ© de vie des sujets concernĂ©s, et de façon particulière les plus jeunes qui font l’objet de moquerie. Ainsi, un programme de coaching tripartite : un aspect nutritionnel, un volet promotion de la pratique d’activitĂ© physique, et un volet accompagnement psychologique. La prĂ©sente Ă©tude a donc Ă©tĂ© initiĂ©e avec pour objectif de mesurer l’impact de ce programme de coaching mis en place sur la qualitĂ© de vie des enfants et adolescents obèses qui en Ă©taient les bĂ©nĂ©ficiaires. MĂ©thode : Il s’est agi d’une Ă©tude de cohorte Ă  deux mesures avant et après la mise en place du coaching. Celle-ci s’est dĂ©roulĂ©e avec un Ă©chantillon de 136 enfants et adolescents de 6 Ă  17 ans, soit sur une pĂ©riode de 18 mois, au Service de Nutrition de l’Institut National de SantĂ© Publique d’Abidjan. La qualitĂ© de vie a Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ©e Ă  l’aide du questionnaire PedsQL (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) dans sa version 4 adaptĂ© pour les besoins de l’étude. Il Ă©tait composĂ© de la dimension physique et la santĂ© psychosociale. RĂ©sultats : Les enquĂŞtĂ©s Ă©taient des deux sexes avec une prĂ©dominance fĂ©minine (58,8%) et Ă©taient tous scolarisĂ©s. A la fin du programme de coaching en santĂ© on note une amĂ©lioration de la dimension physique qui devient acceptable chez 71,8% des enfants et adolescents et une meilleure Ă©volution de la dimension psychosociale et la qualitĂ© de vie d’acceptable Ă  bonne.  Un lien significatif (p < 0,05) a Ă©tĂ© plus observĂ© entre la santĂ© psychosociale, le poids moyen et l’indice de masse corporelle des adolescents de 12 Ă  19 ans Ă  l’issu de ce programme que chez les enfants.  Conclusion : Cette Ă©tude situe sur l’intĂ©rĂŞt du programme de coaching en santĂ© dans l’amĂ©lioration de la qualitĂ© de vie des personnes lors de la prise en charge de l’obĂ©sitĂ© infantile.   Context and objective : Obesity affects the quality of life of the subjects concerned, and in particular the youngest who are made fun of. Thus, a tripartite coaching program: a nutritional aspect, a component promoting the practice of physical activity, and a psychological support component. The present study was therefore initiated with the aim of measuring the impact of this coaching program set up on the quality of life of obese children and adolescents who were the beneficiaries. Method : This was a two-measure cohort study before and after the implementation of coaching. This took place with a sample of 136 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, over a period of 18 months, at the Nutrition Service of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. Quality of life was assessed using the PedsQL questionnaire (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) in its version 4 adapted for the needs of the study. It was composed of the physical dimension and the psychosocial health. Results: The respondents were of both sexes with a female predominance (58.8%) and were all educated. At the end of the health coaching program, there is an improvement in the physical dimension which becomes acceptable in 71.8% of children and adolescents and a better evolution of the psychosocial dimension and the quality of life from acceptable to good. A significant link (p < 0.05) was observed between psychosocial health, average weight and body mass index in adolescents aged 12 to 19 at the end of this program than in children. Conclusion : This study situates the interest of the health coaching program in improving the quality of life of people during the management of childhood obesity

    Evaluation de la Qualite de Vie des Enfants et Adolescents Inclus dans Un Programme de Prise en Charge Tridimensionnelle de l’Exces Ponderal a Abidjan (Côte d’Ivore)

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               Contexte et objectif : L’obĂ©sitĂ© affecte la qualitĂ© de vie des sujets concernĂ©s, et de façon particulière les plus jeunes qui font l’objet de moquerie. Ainsi, un programme de coaching tripartite : un aspect nutritionnel, un volet promotion de la pratique d’activitĂ© physique, et un volet accompagnement psychologique. La prĂ©sente Ă©tude a donc Ă©tĂ© initiĂ©e avec pour objectif de mesurer l’impact de ce programme de coaching mis en place sur la qualitĂ© de vie des enfants et adolescents obèses qui en Ă©taient les bĂ©nĂ©ficiaires. MĂ©thode : Il s’est agi d’une Ă©tude de cohorte Ă  deux mesures avant et après la mise en place du coaching. Celle-ci s’est dĂ©roulĂ©e avec un Ă©chantillon de 136 enfants et adolescents de 6 Ă  17 ans, soit sur une pĂ©riode de 18 mois, au Service de Nutrition de l’Institut National de SantĂ© Publique d’Abidjan. La qualitĂ© de vie a Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ©e Ă  l’aide du questionnaire PedsQL (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) dans sa version 4 adaptĂ© pour les besoins de l’étude. Il Ă©tait composĂ© de la dimension physique et la santĂ© psychosociale. RĂ©sultats : Les enquĂŞtĂ©s Ă©taient des deux sexes avec une prĂ©dominance fĂ©minine (58,8%) et Ă©taient tous scolarisĂ©s. A la fin du programme de coaching en santĂ© on note une amĂ©lioration de la dimension physique qui devient acceptable chez 71,8% des enfants et adolescents et une meilleure Ă©volution de la dimension psychosociale et la qualitĂ© de vie d’acceptable Ă  bonne.  Un lien significatif (p < 0,05) a Ă©tĂ© plus observĂ© entre la santĂ© psychosociale, le poids moyen et l’indice de masse corporelle des adolescents de 12 Ă  19 ans Ă  l’issu de ce programme que chez les enfants.  Conclusion : Cette Ă©tude situe sur l’intĂ©rĂŞt du programme de coaching en santĂ© dans l’amĂ©lioration de la qualitĂ© de vie des personnes lors de la prise en charge de l’obĂ©sitĂ© infantile.   Context and objective : Obesity affects the quality of life of the subjects concerned, and in particular the youngest who are made fun of. Thus, a tripartite coaching program: a nutritional aspect, a component promoting the practice of physical activity, and a psychological support component. The present study was therefore initiated with the aim of measuring the impact of this coaching program set up on the quality of life of obese children and adolescents who were the beneficiaries. Method : This was a two-measure cohort study before and after the implementation of coaching. This took place with a sample of 136 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, over a period of 18 months, at the Nutrition Service of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. Quality of life was assessed using the PedsQL questionnaire (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) in its version 4 adapted for the needs of the study. It was composed of the physical dimension and the psychosocial health. Results: The respondents were of both sexes with a female predominance (58.8%) and were all educated. At the end of the health coaching program, there is an improvement in the physical dimension which becomes acceptable in 71.8% of children and adolescents and a better evolution of the psychosocial dimension and the quality of life from acceptable to good. A significant link (p < 0.05) was observed between psychosocial health, average weight and body mass index in adolescents aged 12 to 19 at the end of this program than in children. Conclusion : This study situates the interest of the health coaching program in improving the quality of life of people during the management of childhood obesity

    Evaluation de la Qualite de Vie des Enfants et Adolescents Inclus dans un Programme de Prise en Charge Tridimensionnelle de l’Exces Ponderal a Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

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    Contexte et objectif : L’obésité affecte la qualité de vie des sujets concernés, et de façon particulière les plus jeunes qui font l’objet de moquerie. Ainsi, un programme de coaching tripartite : un aspect nutritionnel, un volet promotion de la pratique d’activité physique, et un volet accompagnement psychologique. La présente étude a donc été initiée avec pour objectif de mesurer l’impact de ce programme de coaching mis en place sur la qualité de vie des enfants et adolescents obèses qui en étaient les bénéficiaires. Matériel et méthodes : Il s’est agi d’une étude de cohorte à deux mesures avant et après la mise en place du coaching. Celle-ci s’est déroulée avec un échantillon de 136 enfants et adolescents de 6 à 17 ans, soit sur une période de 18 mois, au Service de Nutrition de l’Institut National de Santé Publique d’Abidjan. La qualité de vie a été évaluée à l’aide du questionnaire PedsQL (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) dans sa version 4 adapté pour les besoins de l’étude. Il était composé de la dimension physique et la santé psychosociale. Résultats : Les enquêtés étaient des deux sexes avec une prédominance féminine (58,8%) et étaient tous scolarisés. A la fin du programme de coaching en santé on note une amélioration de la dimension physique qui devient acceptable chez 71,8% des enfants et adolescents et une meilleure évolution de la dimension psychosociale et la qualité de vie d’acceptable à bonne. Un lien significatif (p < 0,05) a été plus observé entre la santé psychosociale, le poids moyen et l’indice de masse corporelle des adolescents de 12 à 19 ans à l’issu de ce programme que chez les enfants. Conclusion : Cette étude situe sur l’intérêt du programme de coaching en santé dans l’amélioration de la qualité de vie des personnes lors de la prise en charge de l’obésité infantile. En effet, elle confirme que la prise en charge psychologique est un élément important dans la prise en charge de la malnutrition. Context and objective: Obesity affects the quality of life of the subjects concerned, and in particular the youngest who are made fun of. Thus, a tripartite coaching program: a nutritional aspect, a component promoting the practice of physical activity, and a psychological support component. The present study was therefore initiated with the aim of measuring the impact of this coaching program set up on the quality of life of obese children and adolescents who were the beneficiaries. Material and methods: This were a two-measure cohort study before and after the implementation of coaching. This took place with a sample of 136 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, over a period of 18 months, at the Nutrition Service of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. Quality of life was assessed using the PedsQL questionnaire (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) in its version 4 adapted for the needs of the study. It was composed of the physical dimension and the psychosocial health. Results: The respondents were of both sexes with a female predominance (58.8%) and were all educated. At the end of the health coaching program, there is an improvement in the physical dimension which becomes acceptable in 71.8% of children and adolescents and a better evolution of the psychosocial dimension and the quality of life from acceptable to good. A significant link (p < 0.05) was observed between psychosocial health, average weight and body mass index in adolescents aged 12 to 19 at the end of this program than in children. Conclusion: This study situates the interest of the health coaching program in improving the quality of life of people during the management of childhood obesity. Indeed, it confirms that psychological care is an important element in the management of malnutrition

    Evaluation de la Qualite de Vie des Enfants et Adolescents Inclus dans un Programme de Prise en Charge Tridimensionnelle de l’Exces Ponderal a Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

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    Contexte et objectif : L’obésité affecte la qualité de vie des sujets concernés, et de façon particulière les plus jeunes qui font l’objet de moquerie. Ainsi, un programme de coaching tripartite : un aspect nutritionnel, un volet promotion de la pratique d’activité physique, et un volet accompagnement psychologique. La présente étude a donc été initiée avec pour objectif de mesurer l’impact de ce programme de coaching mis en place sur la qualité de vie des enfants et adolescents obèses qui en étaient les bénéficiaires. Matériel et méthodes : Il s’est agi d’une étude de cohorte à deux mesures avant et après la mise en place du coaching. Celle-ci s’est déroulée avec un échantillon de 136 enfants et adolescents de 6 à 17 ans, soit sur une période de 18 mois, au Service de Nutrition de l’Institut National de Santé Publique d’Abidjan. La qualité de vie a été évaluée à l’aide du questionnaire PedsQL (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) dans sa version 4 adapté pour les besoins de l’étude. Il était composé de la dimension physique et la santé psychosociale. Résultats : Les enquêtés étaient des deux sexes avec une prédominance féminine (58,8%) et étaient tous scolarisés. A la fin du programme de coaching en santé on note une amélioration de la dimension physique qui devient acceptable chez 71,8% des enfants et adolescents et une meilleure évolution de la dimension psychosociale et la qualité de vie d’acceptable à bonne. Un lien significatif (p < 0,05) a été plus observé entre la santé psychosociale, le poids moyen et l’indice de masse corporelle des adolescents de 12 à 19 ans à l’issu de ce programme que chez les enfants. Conclusion : Cette étude situe sur l’intérêt du programme de coaching en santé dans l’amélioration de la qualité de vie des personnes lors de la prise en charge de l’obésité infantile. En effet, elle confirme que la prise en charge psychologique est un élément important dans la prise en charge de la malnutrition. Context and objective: Obesity affects the quality of life of the subjects concerned, and in particular the youngest who are made fun of. Thus, a tripartite coaching program: a nutritional aspect, a component promoting the practice of physical activity, and a psychological support component. The present study was therefore initiated with the aim of measuring the impact of this coaching program set up on the quality of life of obese children and adolescents who were the beneficiaries. Material and methods: This were a two-measure cohort study before and after the implementation of coaching. This took place with a sample of 136 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, over a period of 18 months, at the Nutrition Service of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. Quality of life was assessed using the PedsQL questionnaire (the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) in its version 4 adapted for the needs of the study. It was composed of the physical dimension and the psychosocial health. Results: The respondents were of both sexes with a female predominance (58.8%) and were all educated. At the end of the health coaching program, there is an improvement in the physical dimension which becomes acceptable in 71.8% of children and adolescents and a better evolution of the psychosocial dimension and the quality of life from acceptable to good. A significant link (p < 0.05) was observed between psychosocial health, average weight and body mass index in adolescents aged 12 to 19 at the end of this program than in children. Conclusion: This study situates the interest of the health coaching program in improving the quality of life of people during the management of childhood obesity. Indeed, it confirms that psychological care is an important element in the management of malnutrition

    Identification des risques climatiques en riziculture pluviale dans le centre de la Cote d’Ivoire

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    Cette Ă©tude a pour but d’identifier les risques climatiques majeurs auxquels est confrontĂ©e la culture du riz pluvial dans le centre de la CĂ´te d’Ivoire. A partir des donnĂ©es mĂ©tĂ©orologiques relevĂ©es sur trente-sept annĂ©es et traitĂ©es Ă  l’aide des logiciels Instat+ version 3.036 et Xlstat version 2018, divers indices climatiques et Ă©vĂ©nements agro-climatiques ont Ă©tĂ© dĂ©terminĂ©s et analysĂ©s. La hausse des tempĂ©ratures maximales, le dĂ©marrage tardif de la saison des pluies, la variabilitĂ© des dates de dĂ©marrage de la saison des pluies, les faux dĂ©parts de la saison des pluies, le  raccourcissement de la saison des pluies, la baisse du cumul pluviomĂ©trique saisonnier, les sĂ©cheresses saisonnières et les dĂ©ficits hydriques constituent les risques climatiques majeurs pour la culture du riz pluvial. Au regard de la nature des risques climatiques identifiĂ©s, la sĂ©lection de variĂ©tĂ©s de riz pluvial plus rĂ©sistantes au stress hydrique ainsi que la dĂ©termination de pĂ©riodes optimales de semis pourraient constituer des mesures efficaces d’attĂ©nuation ou d’adaptation Ă  ces risques. Mots clĂ©s : risques climatiques, riz pluvial, adaptation, attĂ©nuation, CĂ´te d’Ivoire.   English Title: Identification of climatic risks affecting rainfed rice cultivation in central Cote d’Ivoire This study aims to identify the major climatic risks affecting rainfed rice cultivation in central CĂ´te d’Ivoire. Based on meteorological data collected over thirty-seven years and analyzed with Instat+ version 3.036 and Xlstat version 2018 softwares, several climate indices and agro-climatic events  have been determined and analyzed. Increase in maximum temperatures, late start of the rainy season, variability in rainy season start dates, false starts of the rainy season, shortening of the rainy season, decrease in cumulated seasonal rainfall, seasonal droughts and water deficits are the  major climate risks for rainfed rice. Considering the nature of the identified climatic risks, the selection of rainfed rice varieties that are more resistant to water stress and the determination of optimal sowing periods could represent effective mitigation or adaptation measures. Keywords : climatic hazards, rainfed rice, adaptation, mitigation, CĂ´te d’Ivoire

    In situ spawning rate of the calanoid copepod Acartia clausi in a tropical lagoon (Ebrié, Côte d'Ivoire) : diel variations and effects of environmental factors

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    rate of the calanoid copepod Acartia clausi in a tropical lagoon (Ebrié, Côte d Ivoire): diel variations and effects of environmental factors. Zoological Studies 43(2): 244-254. Diel changes in the spawning rate of Acartia clausi were studied during several 24 h time series performed between 1993 and 1997 at several sites in Ebrié Lagoon (Côte d Ivoire) at which the morphology and hydrological structures differed. The daily egg production rate ranged from 8 to 60 eggs female-1 d-1 (5 % to 45 % of body carbon) and varied according to stations and periods. A correlation analysis, performed with the present results, revealed no significant effect of either envi-ronmental factors (salinity, temperature, and chlorophyll a biomass) or individual weight of females. However, the roles of salinity and food abundance (chlorophyll a) appeared when grouping the present data (1993-1997) with results from the same sites obtained previously (1981-1982) by Saint-Jean and Pagano (1984). This grouping showed the importance of inter-annual variations as compared to seasonal variations. The rhythm of egg laying was characterized by a night maximum which occurred earlier in the estuarine zone (22:00-01:00) than in the western oligohaline zone (04:00-06:00). These peaks of egg laying always occurred after the peak of gut fluorescence which was consistently observed at the beginning of the night (data from Kouassi et al

    Family And Community Practices Relating To Infant Feeding In Central Togo:A study preceding implementation of the family and community component of the «Integrated Management of Childhood Illness» strategy (C-IMCI).

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    The aim of this study was to assess neonate and infant feeding practices in the central region of Togo before implementation of the community component of the «Integrated Management of Childhood Illness» (C-IMCI) strategy. It was a cross-sectional study from 29th March to 8th April 2004 and included a random sample of 983 households, 506 caretakers and 733 under-five children. Using the Epi-info and SPSS softwares, this study assessed mainly breast feeding, the use of breast milk substitutesand weaning practices. It was noted that out of the 733 children, 52% were males and 48% females, 27% less than one year and 21.6% between 12 and 23 months. After delivery, 29.3% of infants were breastfed within one hour, and 75.6% within the first 24 hours. Only 78.4% of the children received colostrum after birth. It was also noted insufficient breast milk flow in 53.1% of the mothers and water was the main substitute for breast milk in 21% of the children. If 57.7% of the children were exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, only 9.5% of the infants were breastfed up to the 23rd month. Complementary foods were introduced at an average age of 6 months with water, pap, «diuri» (a plant decoction), and at an average age of 11 months with other family foods. Altogether,65% of mothers stopped breastfeeding between 18 and 30 months for varying reasons : 7% because of pregnancy, 6% due to insufficient breast milk flow, 3% professional constraints and 3% death. From this study we recommend that sustained efforts have to be made on the sensitization of mothers during C-IMCI implementation on cultural practices that do not support optimal feeding of the neonate and young infant
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