Sofia Moura Franco

Sofia Moura Franco is a researcher affiliated with CIDEFES (Research group in Sports behavior, Physical Education, and Exercise and Health Sciences) and the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FEFD). Her work focuses on physical activity promotion, health behavior change, and counseling interventions, particularly in specialized populations like breast cancer survivors.

• Research Interests: Physical Activity, Breast Cancer Survivorship, Counseling Interventions, Behavior Change Techniques, Physical Literacy, Active Lifestyle

Recent publications include a 2025 feasibility study on brief counseling interventions for breast cancer survivors (PAC-WOMAN trial) and a 2024 cross-sectional analysis of physical literacy and active mobility in university settings. Collaboration networks indicate interdisciplinary work in psychology, health sciences, and sports education.

• Scientific Metrics: h-index 1, 1 citation (Scopus), 14 PlumX captures in 2025, 3 PlumX captures in 2024