Iyoma Y Edache
Biographic Data
| ID | 1728196 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Iyoma Y Edache |
| GIVEN NAMES | Iyoma Y |
| FAMILY NAME | Edache |
| SIGNATURE | EDACHE I Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8830-9584 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Weight bias among Canadians: Associations with sociodemographics, BMI and body image constructs
Predictors of support for anti-weight discrimination policies among Canadian adults
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 overweight and obesity are denied the same opportunities as individuals with lower weight status, regardless of performance or experience. The purpose of this study was to understand the Canadian public's support or …
Weight bias internalization and beliefs about the causes of obesity among the Canadian public
Weight bias internalization is prevalent among Canadians across all body weight statuses, and the public endorses behavioural causes of obesity, namely physical inactivity and overeating, more than its other causes. Findings warrant the reinforcement of efforts aimed at mitigating weight bias by educating the public about the complexity of obesity and by highlighting weight bias as a systemic issue that affects all Canadians living in diverse bod…
The Impact of Financial and Psychological Wellbeing on Children’s Physical Activity and Screen-Based Activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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 and physical activities. Families also reduced the frequency and size of gatherings, impacting psychological wellbeing. This study sought to understand the influence of financial wellbeing on children's physical…
Weight bias and support of public health policies
The Impact of Financial and Psychological Wellbeing on Children’s Physical Activity and Screen-Based Activities during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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 and physical activities. Families also reduced the frequency and size of gatherings, impacting psychological wellbeing. This study sought to understand the influence of financial wellbeing on children's physical…
Weight bias and support of public health policies
Predictors of support for anti-weight discrimination policies among Canadian adults
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 overweight and obesity are denied the same opportunities as individuals with lower weight status, regardless of performance or experience. The purpose of this study was to understand the Canadian public's support or …
Weight bias internalization and beliefs about the causes of obesity among the Canadian public
Weight bias internalization is prevalent among Canadians across all body weight statuses, and the public endorses behavioural causes of obesity, namely physical inactivity and overeating, more than its other causes. Findings warrant the reinforcement of efforts aimed at mitigating weight bias by educating the public about the complexity of obesity and by highlighting weight bias as a systemic issue that affects all Canadians living in diverse bod…
Weight bias among Canadians: Associations with sociodemographics, BMI and body image constructs
Medicine (5 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (4 works) · Obesity (4 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Body mass index (2 works)