Prof. Otília Zangão holds a PhD in Nursing (2014) from the Portuguese Catholic University, a master's degree in Human Ecology (2003) and a degree in Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing (1999), both awarded by the University of Évora. She is Coordinating Professor at the University of Évora (São João de Deus School of Nursing). Dr. Otília Zangão is also Director of the Master's Degree in Maternal and Obstetric Health Nursing at the University of Évora and President of the School Assembly. She is a researcher at the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC).