Dr. Jeannette Ickovics

Biography

Jeannette R. Ickovics is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and School of Public Health at Yale University. She completed her Ph.D. in 1989 at George Washington University. Her main research interests focus on increasing the understanding of the determinants and consequences of health behaviors and health outcomes. Dr. Ickovics is currently directing a series of community-based, longitudinal studies in the realm of HIV/AIDS, and is actively involved in ongoing research. Her studies aim to identify factors that influence recruitment, adherence, and retention in AIDS clinical trials, as well as to understand the behavioral and psychological consequences of HIV counseling and testing for women. Additionally, she examines the effects of race and social class on access to healthcare and health outcomes, and is investigating prevention interventions for high-risk sexual behavior among persons with HIV. A new area of focus for her includes the study of 'psychological resilience,' which she seeks to explore theoretically, methodologically, and empirically in relation to health challenges. Dr. Ickovics has also spent five years working in Washington D.C., focusing on the intersection of social science and public policy, particularly in relation to healthcare access and inclusion of under-represented groups. Furthermore, she is currently developing medical school curricula that will integrate social and behavioral sciences into medical education at Yale.

Research Interests