José Francisco López‐gil
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 82274 |
|---|---|
| NOME | José Francisco López‐gil |
| PRENOMES | José Francisco |
| SOBRENOME | López‐gil |
| ASSINATURA | GIL J F L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Universidad de Las Américas |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7412-7624 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 55 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 55 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Case Report
Purpose This case study presents a 25-week nutritional period and body mass management strategy for a Mexican world champion that competes in the super bantamweight category. While the primary goal was to achieve competition weight, the intervention revealed unexpected physiological adaptations to prolonged energy restriction. Methods A structured nutritional plan was implemented using multiple indicators of nutritional status. Assessments includ…
The mediating role of perceived physical literacy in the relationship between physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among Spanish adolescents
Background Physical literacy (PL) may help explain the variability in health benefits associated with physical activity (PA) during adolescence. However, evidence examining the mediating role of perceived PL in the relationship between PA and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents is scarce. Objective To examine whether perceived PL mediates the association between PA and indirectly estimated CRF based on a field test in adolescents. Meth…
Is 10 minutes sufficient? Follow-up consultation in Ecuadorian Social Security health systems
On February 20, 2026, the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) introduced a system change, reducing appointment duration to as little as 10 minutes for specific visit types (follow-up test review, prescription renewal), while maintaining 20-minute slots for non-surgical specialty visits, as an efficiency measure to increase the number of patients seen per day. Although IESS officials have framed this as a reorganization rather than a reduc…
Components of 24-hour movement behavior and self-reported physical fitness in Ibero-American preschoolers, children, and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective: To evaluate the association between the component of 24-h movement behaviors (24HMB) (physical activity-PA; screen time-ST; sleep) and self-reported physical fitness in Ibero-American preschoolers, children, and adolescents during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,077 participants (3-17 years old) from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay. The components of 24HMB were classified acco…
Stress and wellness paradigms among educators in diverse academic contexts in Spain, Colombia and Chile
Objective This study analyze the relationship between stress and wellness among educators, analyzing data from 1,037 active teachers across various academic settings. This study has a dual objective: firstly, to analyze the psychological differences among teachers to identify the impact of stress determinants that are prevalent across various academic disciplines; and secondly, to examine the correlation between the psychological profiles of thes…
Making human papillomavirus testing a public health priority in Ecuador
Cervical cancer is a pressing public health issue in Ecuador, where it is the second most common cancer among women, with 1792 new cases and 939 deaths annually. Despite the availability of superior diagnostic methods like human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid testing, the national strategy continues to prioritize Pap smears, limiting the effectiveness of early detection efforts. Disparities in screening access are evident, with only 54% of …
Child malnutrition crisis in Gaza
According to United Nations Children's Fund, more than 7,000 children under five years of age in Gaza were admitted to recovery programs for acute malnutrition within two weeks in August, with over 15,000 cases expected for the month (more than seven times the number reported in February) (1,2). Famine conditions have now been confirmed in Gaza City, with warnings that they could spread further south(3). This unprecedented escalation reflects the…
The role of School-Based Health Centers in adolescent well-being
Adolescence represents a critical developmental and discovery period spanning approximately 10-19 years and is characterized by profound physiological, cognitive, and psychological transformations (1,2). During this transitional period, individuals progressively acquire greater autonomy and develop personalized lifestyle choices with long-term health implications (3). According to the World Health Organization, there are 1.3 billion adolescents w…
Addressing the impact of forest fires in Quito on youth health
Dear Editor, The ongoing forest fires in Quito (Ecuador) have brought to light a pressing environmental and public health crisis [1]. As the fires rage on, we are witnessing the detrimental effects on air quality, which is rapidly deteriorating due to prolonged droughts. These fires, much like those experienced in certain countries (e.g., UnitedStates, Australia, Portugal) in recent years, pose a serious threat to vulnerable populations [2], part…
Socioecological correlates of perceived cooking skills among Spanish adolescents
Background Individuals' perceptions of their cooking skills have been associated with healthier eating patterns. This study examines the socioecological factors associated with adolescents' cooking skills perceptions within a Spanish context. Key factors analyzed included sex, age, immigrant status, socioeconomic status, parental education, family structure, household size, schooling type, and area of residence. Methods This research used data fr…
Associations between home gardening and obstructive sleep apnoea
Background: Tuvalu, like many Pacific Island nations, is facing a severe obesity epidemic, which is strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) - a condition linked to multiple health complications and a growing public health burden. Lifestyle interventions such as home gardening have emerged as potential strategies to address obesity and its related conditions. We investigated the association between home gardening and OSA risk in Tu…
Is Social Jetlag Associated With Physical Fitness Among Spanish Adolescents? Insights From the EHDLA Study
BACKGROUND: The misalignment of sleeping times during weekdays/weekends (i.e., social jetlag) is particularly common among adolescents and plausibly associated with their physical fitness. However, literature on this topic is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between social jetlag and physical fitness in Spanish adolescents. METHODS: A secondary analysis was conducted on cross-sectional data from the Eating Health…
Visualization of the research landscape on the 20 m shuttle run test in the last 15 years
Introduction Various studies have applied the 20-meter shuttle run test (20mSRT) to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness in different population groups, with the aim of associating test performance with the physiological, psychosocial, and cognitive health of children and young people. However, to date, no bibliometric review that analyzes the research landscape has been conducted. The objective was to conduct a bibliometric review to develop an ov…
Physical Fitness, Experiential Avoidance, and Psychological Inflexibility Among Adolescents
Background/Introduction: Psychological inflexibility, which includes experiential avoidance, is a transdiagnostic process associated with multiple mental health issues in adolescence. Physical fitness (PF) has shown benefits for mental well-being, yet its specific relationship with psychological inflexibility remains understudied, particularly among youth. Objectives: To examine the association between components of PF and psychological inflexibi…
Associations of social network use and social network addictive behaviors with self-esteem in adolescents
SN use and SN addictive behaviors could significantly affect adolescent's self-esteem. The findings suggest that the use of Twitter and certain addictive behaviors, such as tolerance, salience, mood modification, relapse, withdrawal, or conflict are particularly linked to lower self-esteem. These results highlight the need to develop strategies aimed at promoting healthy engagement with SN platforms and fostering adolescent's psychological well-b…
Concomitant associations of dietary behaviours and physical activity with body composition in adolescents
These findings suggest that more frequent breakfast consumption and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with favourable body composition parameters in adolescents
Exploring the link between recreational substances and physical activity in children and adolescents
Substance use and physical inactivity in youths could influence brain development, academic performance, and long-term physical and mental health outcomes. Therefore, this study examined the associations between substance use and weekly days of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among children and adolescents. Data were drawn from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) cross-sectional study (2013–2019), comprising 358,391 c…
How are 24-hour movement guidelines linked to health-related quality of life in Spanish children and adolescents
A combination of optimal levels of PA, ST and SD could play a crucial role in enhancing HRQoL among children and adolescents
Sociodemographic correlates of perceived physical literacy in Spanish adolescents
Sex, SES, and maternal education could influence adolescents' PPL, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address disparities and promote PL
Case Report
This case study highlights the relevance of regular monitoring of body composition through anthropometry and BIA assessment, combined with nutritional periodization, in supporting athlete preparation. Although very low energy availability was estimated during the final weeks, which should be carefully considered, the findings offer practical insights for body mass management strategies in elite boxing
Changes in the lifestyle behavior and anthropometrics of university students after the first year
Background The first year of university has been identified as a period of adoption of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. However, only a few studies have addressed the extent of this phenomenon in Latin American universities. The aim of this study was to examine changes in physiotherapy students' lifestyle behaviors after one year at university. Methods A total of 100 students of Universidad de Las Americas in Quito, Ecuador, were prospectively recr…
Unveiling the association between chronotype and emotional eating in Spanish adolescents
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Relationship between perceived physical literacy and obesity-related outcomes in adolescents
Purpose The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between perceived physical literacy and obesity-related outcomes among adolescents from Spain. Methods This is a secondary cross-sectional analysis including a total sample of 845 Spanish adolescents (55.3% girls) aged 12–17 years from the Valle de Ricote (Region of Murcia) from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project. Physical literacy was evaluated using t…
Effectiveness of high intensity and sprint interval training on metabolic biomarkers, body composition, and physical fitness in adolescents
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of HIIT and SIT programmes on body composition, blood pressure, lipid profile, glucose, cardiorespiratory fitness, and strength of adolescents and to compare the effect between those different protocols. Methods Sixty adolescents were recruited from a high school and were randomly placed into three groups. SIT and HIIT undertook a training for 8 weeks, twice a week, for 12 min per session…
Exploring the link between perceived physical literacy and academic performance outcomes
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to verify the relationship between perceived physical literacy (PPL) and academic performance outcomes among Spanish adolescents aged 12-17 years.MethodsThis cross-sectional study is a secondary examination utilizing data derived from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project. The Spanish Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Adolescents (S-PPLI) was used to evaluate the PPL of the partic…
Lifestyle behavior of physiotherapy students from Ecuador upon admission to higher education
IntroductionAdmission to university has been identified as a period involving the adoption of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. However, few studies have addressed the extent of this experience among Latin American university students. The aim of this study was twofold: first, to describe anthropometric variables, body composition, physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration and quality, diet, and alcohol consumption in first-year students…
Capacidad aeróbica en escolares de Educación Primaria determinada mediante el test Course Navette
La capacidad aeróbica ha sido ampliamente estudiada a lo largo de los años, debido a su relación con la condición física, el rendimiento deportivo y la salud. Para la evaluación de la misma, un instrumento ampliamente utilizado es el test Course Navette, quecalcula de manera indirecta el consumo máximo de oxígeno. El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer el panorama actual del nivel de capacidad aeróbica en escolares de Educación Primaria, determi…
Meeting the Physical Activity Recommendations and Its Relationship with Obesity-Related Parameters, Physical Fitness, Screen Time, and Mediterranean Diet in Schoolchildren
The up-to-date scientific evidence suggests that adequate levels of physical activity provide essential health benefits for children and adolescents and help to maintain a healthy body weight. In this sense, children and adolescents should at least accumulate 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a daily basis to achieve these benefits and be considered active. Likewise, some lifestyle-related elements may interact with each other i…
Sociodemographic Correlates of Obesity among Spanish Schoolchildren
Some studies have been conducted in order to assess the association between weight status (assessed by body mass index) and socio-demographic factors. Nevertheless, only a few of them have indicated these associations by other anthropometric parameters (e.g., skinfolds). The aim of this study was to determine, compare, and examine the influence of age, sex, type of the schooling, per capita income, area of residence, and immigrant status on obesi…
Weight Status Is Related to Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity but Not to Sedentary Behaviour in Children
Purpose: The aim of this research was to describe, examine, and compare the level of physical fitness, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour in pupils aged 6-13 in the Region of Murcia, Spain, in accordance with weight status. Methods: A total of 370 children (166 girls and 204 boys) aged 6-13 (M = 8.7; DT = 1.8) from the Region of Murcia participated in this descriptive and cross-sectional study. Some anthropometric parameters such as body …
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Their Association with Self-Regulation in Chilean Children
Having a greater number of healthy habits, mainly regular physical activity, was associated with higher self-regulation, which might be one potential strategy to promote child social-emotional development
Changes in Healthy Behaviors and Meeting 24-h Movement Guidelines in Spanish and Brazilian Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents during the Covid-19 Lockdown
The prevalence of preschoolers, children and adolescents in both the Spain and Brazil samples meeting the 24-h movement guidelines during COVID-19 restrictions was as low as previous studies in other countries. Efforts to protect and support healthy behaviors of young people during a period of pandemic restrictions need to be a priority
Cardiorespiratory Fitness as Mediator of the Relationship of Recreational Screen Time on Mediterranean Diet Score in Schoolchildren
This research supports that cardiorespiratory fitness may reduce the negative association between screen time and Mediterranean dietary patterns
Global Matrix 4.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Adolescents
Background : The Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents was developed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in children’s and adolescents’ (5–17 y) PA, related measures, and key sources of influence. The objectives of this article were (1) to summarize the findings from the Global Matrix 4.0 Report Cards, (2) to compare indicators across countries, and (3) to explore trends related to t…
Are adherence to the Mediterranean diet and siesta individually or jointly associated with blood pressure in Spanish adolescents? Results from the EHDLA study
Background: Both dietary and sleep patterns can influence both blood pressure levels and heart rate, but these associations have been understudied in adolescents. Furthermore, it is not known whether diet and sleep could exert a synergistic effect with respect to the maintenance of optimal BP levels in this population. Objective: To investigate the relationship of blood pressure levels with the combination of higher adherence to the Mediterranean…
The Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) Study
This research project will aim to determine the prevalence of excess weight and interrelate their potential sociodemographic, environmental, lifestyle, health-related, cognitive, and psychological factors associated. The obtained results will help to manage and propose possible multidisciplinary interventions and strategies in order to prevent and reduce the excess weight in adolescents from the Valle de Ricote. Furthermore, orientations will be …
Physical fitness and disordered eating among adolescents
The aim of this study was to examine the association between a comprehensive spectrum of physical fitness components and disordered eating symptoms in a sample of Spanish adolescents. This cross-sectional study analysed a representative sample of 741 adolescents (55.1% girls) from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) study (Valle de Ricote, Region of Murcia, Spain). Objective physical fitness (i.e., cardiorespiratory fitness, uppe…
Is adherence to the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines associated with Mediterranean dietary patterns in adolescents
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and subjective well-being among Chilean children
Exploring the link between home garden use and severe obesity
Background: Obesity is prevalent and increasing but understudied across Pacific Islanders. Tuvalu is a South Pacific country with a high obesity rate and faces multiple threats of food insecurity. Home garden serves as a sustainable food source and can be a possible intervention for the obesity pandemic in Tuvalu. This study investigated Tuvaluans' home garden use and obesity, and explored factors associated with increased use of home gardens. Me…
Are parental physical activity and social support associated with adolescents’ meeting physical activity recommendations
OBJETIVE: To verify whether parental physical activity and social support are associated with adolescents meeting physical activity recommendations. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study which selected 1,390 adolescents (59.6% girls) from Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. The IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), QAFA (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents), and ASAFA (Social Support for Physical Activity Practice in Adolesce…
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of the Archena Infancia Saludable Project on 24-h Movement Behaviors and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among Schoolchildren
Objective: The aim of this paper is to describe the protocol of pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) that will evaluate the effects of a lifestyle-based intervention. The Archena Infancia Saludable project will have several objectives. The primary objective of this project is to determine the 6-month effects of a lifestyle-based intervention on adherence to 24-h movement behaviors and Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in schoolchildren. The…
Is Greater Social Support from Parents and Friends Related to Higher Physical Activity Levels among Adolescents
Increasing physical activity levels during adolescence have been put on the agenda by several researchers. This study verified the association between social support from parents and friends and different amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents in public school. The present study had a cross-sectional design and included a representative sample of 1984 adolescents (aged 15-17). The ASAFA ( Apoio Social para prát…
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption is Associated with Alcoholic Beverage Drinking, Tobacco Smoking, and Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents
Background Although evidence suggests that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may trigger addictive behaviors, the association between UPF intake and psychoactive substances remains unclear among adolescents, a group especially vulnerable to addiction and its potentially harmful effects on health. Objective To analyze the association between the consumption of UPF and alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs in adolescent students. Method This cro…
Are the Use and Addiction to Social Networks Associated with Disordered Eating Among Adolescents? Findings from the EHDLA Study
The objective of this study was to examine whether the use and addiction of social networks are associated with disordered eating in Spanish adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities study. The final sample included 653 adolescents (44.0% boys). Social network use (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok) was evaluated by a single item scale with multiple respons…
Hour movement behaviours research during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on healthy 24-hour movement behaviours in children and adolescents. In conjunction with the studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, more studies were encouraged to explore the correlates of meeting the 24HMG and the associated health benefits in wider ranges of populations
Electronic device and social network use and sleep outcomes among adolescents
Our results suggest a relationship between cell phones, video games, and social networks with sleep-related problems and time
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Relationship between perceived physical literacy and obesity-related outcomes in adolescents
Purpose The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between perceived physical literacy and obesity-related outcomes among adolescents from Spain. Methods This is a secondary cross-sectional analysis including a total sample of 845 Spanish adolescents (55.3% girls) aged 12–17 years from the Valle de Ricote (Region of Murcia) from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) project. Physical literacy was evaluated using t…
Effectiveness of high intensity and sprint interval training on metabolic biomarkers, body composition, and physical fitness in adolescents
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of HIIT and SIT programmes on body composition, blood pressure, lipid profile, glucose, cardiorespiratory fitness, and strength of adolescents and to compare the effect between those different protocols. Methods Sixty adolescents were recruited from a high school and were randomly placed into three groups. SIT and HIIT undertook a training for 8 weeks, twice a week, for 12 min per session…
Does Socioeconomic Status Moderate the Association Between Screen Time, Mobile Phone Use, Social Networks, Messaging Applications, and Mental Health Among Adolescents
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between different screen time (ST)-related behaviors and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In addition, this study aimed to determine the moderating role of socioeconomic status (SES). This was a cross-sectional study and included data from 620 adolescents, aged 12–17 years, from the Valle de Ricote , Region of Murcia, Spain. Mental health was assessed using the…
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