Iyoma Y. Edache
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View article: Facility-level implementation strategies in early childhood education and care to enhance adherence to a provincial physical activity standard: Protocol for the Good Start Matters ATP+ randomised controlled trial
Facility-level implementation strategies in early childhood education and care to enhance adherence to a provincial physical activity standard: Protocol for the Good Start Matters ATP+ randomised controlled trial Open
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) facilities represent an important setting to support the healthy development during early childhood through the promotion of active play (AP) and fundamental movement skills (FMS). A mandatory AP s…
View article: A longitudinal, two-cohort study of parenting influences on adolescent physical activity and screen-time during the transition to secondary school in British Columbia
A longitudinal, two-cohort study of parenting influences on adolescent physical activity and screen-time during the transition to secondary school in British Columbia Open
Our findings highlight the importance of positive parenting in supporting children's active lifestyles, particularly during key life transitions.
View article: Weight bias internalization and beliefs about the causes of obesity among the Canadian public
Weight bias internalization and beliefs about the causes of obesity among the Canadian public Open
Background Explicit weight bias is known as negative attitudes and beliefs toward individuals due to their weight status and can be perpetuated through misconceptions about the causes of obesity. Individuals may also experience weight bias…
View article: Predictors of support for anti-weight discrimination policies among Canadian adults
Predictors of support for anti-weight discrimination policies among Canadian adults Open
Introduction Weight discrimination of individuals with overweight or obesity is associated with adverse mental and physical health. Weight discrimination is prevalent in many sectors such as within workplaces, where individuals with overwe…
View article: Effects of the HEARTY exercise randomized controlled trial on eating behaviors in adolescents with obesity
Effects of the HEARTY exercise randomized controlled trial on eating behaviors in adolescents with obesity Open
Background There are well‐recognized benefits of behavioral interventions that include exercise for children and adolescents with obesity. However, such behavioral weight management programs may precipitate unintended consequences. It is u…
View article: The Impact of Financial and Psychological Wellbeing on Children’s Physical Activity and Screen-Based Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Impact of Financial and Psychological Wellbeing on Children’s Physical Activity and Screen-Based Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health measures to combat it, have strained the finances of many families. While parents transitioned to working from home, children transitioned to learning virtually, limiting their organized social …
View article: Weight bias and support of public health policies
Weight bias and support of public health policies Open
View article: Weight bias and health care utilization: a scoping review
Weight bias and health care utilization: a scoping review Open
Aim: The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the evidence on how perceptions and/or experiences of weight bias in primary health care influence engagement with and utilization of health care services by individuals with obesity. …