professor, A Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences at Manresa, University of Vic–Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Spain 🧑⚕️
Dr. José Antonio Zafra-Agea is a distinguished healthcare professional and academic specializing in nursing and public health. He serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Universitat de Manresa, and has extensive experience in healthcare education and primary care nursing. His work emphasizes enhancing public health strategies, adolescent well-being, and advanced nursing practices.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Zafra-Agea earned his Ph.D. in Nursing Sciences from Universitat Rovira i Virgili (2014–2017). He also holds two master’s degrees: one in Nursing Sciences from the same university (2011–2013) and another in Education and ICT from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2020–2022). Additionally, he completed a Master’s in Nutrition and Food from Universidad de Barcelona, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise.
Experience 👨🏫
Dr. Zafra-Agea has held prominent roles in academia and healthcare. He is a Professor at Universitat de Manresa since 2023 and collaborates with the Doctoral Program in Health Sciences at Universidad de Sevilla. His previous roles include teaching positions at Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería Gimbernat and Escola Superior d’Infermeria del Mar. He has also been a dedicated nurse in primary healthcare with the Institut Català de la Salut since 2005.
Research Interest 🔬
His research focuses on adolescent health, digital health interventions, and public health strategies. Dr. Zafra-Agea is particularly interested in integrating technology into sexual health education, addressing adolescent substance use, and advancing the role of school nurses.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Zafra-Agea received the prestigious PERIS 2016–2020 funding from the Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, for his contributions to healthcare research.
Publications Top Notes 📚
“Self-Perceived Health, Mood, and Substance Use Among Adolescents” (Healthcare, 2024) – DOI:10.3390/healthcare12222304
“Affective–Sexual Behaviors in Youth” (Healthcare, 2024) – DOI:10.3390/healthcare12171762
“Effectiveness of Digital Interventions to Reduce Adolescent Sexual Risks” (Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2024) – DOI:10.1111/jnu.13015
“Availability and Satisfaction for School Nurses in Spain” (Preprint, 2024) – DOI:10.21203/rs.3.rs-4299835/v1
“Lexicometric and Sentiment Analysis of News on HIV and Prison” (HSOA Journal of AIDS Clinical Research and STDs, 2024) – Part of ISSN: 2572-7370
“Technology and Sexual Health in Adolescence” (HSOA Journal of AIDS Clinical Research and STDs, 2024) – Part of ISSN: 2572-7370
Conclusion
Dr. José Antonio Zafra-Agea is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his impactful and interdisciplinary contributions to public health, particularly concerning adolescent health, mental health, and digital health interventions. Addressing the areas for improvement could elevate his research to even greater global significance, further solidifying his candidacy.