Eleni Spyreli
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 355208 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Eleni Spyreli |
| PRENOMES | Eleni |
| SOBRENOME | Spyreli |
| ASSINATURA | SPYRELI E |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2289-8101 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 9 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2018 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Adaptation of the Content of a Behavioural Text Message Delivered Weight Management Intervention for a Socio‐Culturally and Geographically Diverse Population of Postpartum Women in the UK
BACKGROUND: The Supporting MumS (SMS) intervention, originally piloted in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK), uses automated text messages aiming to support diet and physical activity behaviour change for weight management in the postpartum period. Before testing the effectiveness of the SMS intervention in a UK-wide randomised controlled trial, it was important to ensure that the core component of the intervention was acceptable and culturall…
Public attitudes towards obesity policies on the island of Ireland; exploring the relationship with biopsychosocial characteristics
This study reveals a considerable variation in public attitudes towards obesity policies which varied by individual biopsychosocial characteristics. Present findings have important implications for policy makers tasked with designing and implementing acceptable approaches to prevent obesity at a population level
Exploring the world of food with families
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the social and environmental factors involved in the food decision-making processes of families living on lower incomes on the Island of Ireland. Design: A qualitative design was employed for this study, using photovoice and creative mapping methods. Parents were requested to take photos and draw maps of their food environments. Interviews were then conducted with parents, using the materials pr…
Using Online Photovoice to Explore Food Decisions of Families on Low Income
The method of photovoice has been previously used to effectively engage with socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and explore their eating behaviours. In this methodological article, we draw on our experiences from using photovoice through online interviews with families on low income about their food decisions. A purposive recruitment approach targeted parents of children 2-17 years old who lived on a tight budget across the island of Ireland.…
Public beliefs about the consequences of living with obesity in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Beliefs about the consequences of maintaining a healthy body weight are associated with individuals' weight, self-rated health, diet and perceived ease of adoption of dietary and exercise-related improvements. Beliefs about the health risks of obesity and perceived greater costs associated with maintaining a healthy weight appear to have strengthened over time. Present findings are pertinent to researchers and policy makers involved in the design…
A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on food decisions of economically disadvantaged families in Northern Ireland
The restrictions put in place to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 influenced all aspects of dietary decisions of low-income families. Changes observed during this period included frequent consumption of homemade meals, but also increased unhealthy snacking. Infrequent food shopping encouraged good meal planning, but was also a barrier to securing adequate fresh food. Food-related support including school meal assistance contributed to families' foo…
Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries
Objective: Worldwide data suggest a clash between parental complementary feeding practices and recommendations. Understanding the circumstances under which parents form their feeding practices is a crucial step to improve such practices. This paper aimed to systematically review the existing qualitative literature and synthesise the factors that parents take into consideration in relation to complementary feeding. Design: A systematic review was …
Solid advice
The initiation of complementary feeding (CF; introducing infants to food/drink other than milk) is recommended close to 6 months and not before 4 months of age. Low socio-economic status (SES) is a determinant of nonadherence to CF recommendations, but there is an evidence gap around reasons for nonadherence among these parents. This study investigated knowledge, attitudes, and practices of disadvantaged families (in terms of SES and social suppo…
Complementary feeding among disadvantaged parents on the island of Ireland
Using Online Photovoice to Explore Food Decisions of Families on Low Income
The method of photovoice has been previously used to effectively engage with socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and explore their eating behaviours. In this methodological article, we draw on our experiences from using photovoice through online interviews with families on low income about their food decisions. A purposive recruitment approach targeted parents of children 2-17 years old who lived on a tight budget across the island of Ireland.…
Complementary feeding among disadvantaged parents on the island of Ireland
Solid advice
The initiation of complementary feeding (CF; introducing infants to food/drink other than milk) is recommended close to 6 months and not before 4 months of age. Low socio-economic status (SES) is a determinant of nonadherence to CF recommendations, but there is an evidence gap around reasons for nonadherence among these parents. This study investigated knowledge, attitudes, and practices of disadvantaged families (in terms of SES and social suppo…
A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on food decisions of economically disadvantaged families in Northern Ireland
The restrictions put in place to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 influenced all aspects of dietary decisions of low-income families. Changes observed during this period included frequent consumption of homemade meals, but also increased unhealthy snacking. Infrequent food shopping encouraged good meal planning, but was also a barrier to securing adequate fresh food. Food-related support including school meal assistance contributed to families' foo…
Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries
Objective: Worldwide data suggest a clash between parental complementary feeding practices and recommendations. Understanding the circumstances under which parents form their feeding practices is a crucial step to improve such practices. This paper aimed to systematically review the existing qualitative literature and synthesise the factors that parents take into consideration in relation to complementary feeding. Design: A systematic review was …
Public beliefs about the consequences of living with obesity in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Beliefs about the consequences of maintaining a healthy body weight are associated with individuals' weight, self-rated health, diet and perceived ease of adoption of dietary and exercise-related improvements. Beliefs about the health risks of obesity and perceived greater costs associated with maintaining a healthy weight appear to have strengthened over time. Present findings are pertinent to researchers and policy makers involved in the design…
Exploring the world of food with families
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the social and environmental factors involved in the food decision-making processes of families living on lower incomes on the Island of Ireland. Design: A qualitative design was employed for this study, using photovoice and creative mapping methods. Parents were requested to take photos and draw maps of their food environments. Interviews were then conducted with parents, using the materials pr…
Using Online Photovoice to Explore Food Decisions of Families on Low Income
The method of photovoice has been previously used to effectively engage with socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and explore their eating behaviours. In this methodological article, we draw on our experiences from using photovoice through online interviews with families on low income about their food decisions. A purposive recruitment approach targeted parents of children 2-17 years old who lived on a tight budget across the island of Ireland.…
Adaptation of the Content of a Behavioural Text Message Delivered Weight Management Intervention for a Socio‐Culturally and Geographically Diverse Population of Postpartum Women in the UK
BACKGROUND: The Supporting MumS (SMS) intervention, originally piloted in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK), uses automated text messages aiming to support diet and physical activity behaviour change for weight management in the postpartum period. Before testing the effectiveness of the SMS intervention in a UK-wide randomised controlled trial, it was important to ensure that the core component of the intervention was acceptable and culturall…
Public attitudes towards obesity policies on the island of Ireland; exploring the relationship with biopsychosocial characteristics
This study reveals a considerable variation in public attitudes towards obesity policies which varied by individual biopsychosocial characteristics. Present findings have important implications for policy makers tasked with designing and implementing acceptable approaches to prevent obesity at a population level
Medicine (6 obras) · Environmental health (4 obras) · Obesity (4 obras) · Psychology (4 obras) · Disadvantaged (3 obras) · Economic growth (3 obras) · Nursing (3 obras) · Obesity and Health Practices (3 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 obras) · Population (3 obras)