Jean L. Richardson , Ph.D. Professor Dr. Jean L. Richardson is professor of preventive medicine in the Keck School of Medicine. Her current projects include 1) an intervention study to increase safer sexual behavior and adherence to therapy among persons with HIV disease, 2) an intervention study to reduce household allergen exposure for children with asthma, and 3) an investigation of the psychological and behavioral factors in HIV infection among women.
Her prior studies have included an intervention study to increase screening of twins of cancer patients for cancer and an intervention study to increase compliance with cancer chemotherapy. She has also conducted a longitudinal study of the effects of after-school care on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances. Richardson has served on committees of the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the Department of Defense. She received her B.S. in microbiology at USC and her M.P.H. and Dr.P.H. from UCLA.
Research Interests
Dr. Richardson's research goal is to conduct cancer control research that interfaces closely with clinical and epidemiological research, and draws upon behavioral research and epidemiological research methods. Her research falls into four distinct areas: studies of compliance with treatment regimens and recommendations; studies of early detection of cancer; studies of behavioral issues in AIDS prevention and treatment and studies of the onset of substance use among adolescents. Specifically, her studies include a study of women infected with HIV an assessment of screening behavior among individuals at high risk of cancer; assessment and intervention to improve compliance with chemotherapy among cancer and HIV patients; and a cohort study of long-term substance use as predicted by experimental substance use, depression, and family conflict during adolescence. The goal of this line of research is to reduce morbidity and mortality from HIV and cancer, especially insofar as it is attributable to and amenable to behavioral factors.
Degrees
University California - Los Angeles, MPH, 1971
University California - Los Angeles, DPH, 1980
Professional Experience
Senior Research Associate, USC., 1980 - 1983
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Southern California., 1983 - 1989
Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine School of Medicine, USC., 1989 -
Awards
Grant and Stipend, USPHS, NIH , 1970
Robert F. Murphy, Graduate Fellowship, ACS , 1978
Graduate Woman of the Year, UCLA Association of Academic Women , 1980
Preventive Oncology Academic Award, NCI , 1986
Simoni JM, Mason HRC, Marks G, Ruiz MS, Richardson, JL, Reed D. Women's self disclosure of HIV infection: rates, reasons and reactions. J Consult Clin Psychol 1995;63:474-478.
Mason HRC, Marks G, Simoni JM, Ruiz M, Richardson JL. Seeking support: Disclosure among African-American and anglo men. AIDS Behav 1997; 1:155-162.
Meyerowitz BE, Richardson JL, Hudson S, Leedham B. Ethnicity and cancer outcomes: Behavioral and psychosocial considerations.Psychol Bull 1998;123:47-70.
Richardson JL, Sanchez K. Compliance with cancer treatment. Textbook of Psycho-Oncology (Dr. Jimmie Holland Ed.) Oxford University Press. New York, pp 67-77, 1998.
Richardson JL. Women with HIV - psychosocial issues. Behavioral Medicine for Women: a Comprehensive Handbook. Elaine Blechman and Kelly D. Brownell Eds. Guilford Publications. New York, pp 659-663, 1998.
Levine AM, Richardson JL, Chan K, Graham JW, Selser JN,
Kishbaugh C, Shelton DR, Johnson CA. Compliance with
chemotherapy among patients with hematologic malignancies.
J Clin Oncol 1987;5:1469-1476.
Richardson JL, Marks G, Solis J, Collins L, Birba L, Hisserich
JC. Frequency and adequacy of breast cancer screening among
elderly Hispanic women. Prev Med 1987;16:761-774.
Richardson JL, Marks G, Johnson CA, Graham JW, Chan K,
Selser JN, Kishbaugh C, Barranday Y, Levine AM. Path model
of multidimensional compliance with cancer therapy. Hlth
Psych 1987;6:183-207.
Marks G, Solis J, Richardson JL, Collins LM, Birba L, Hisserich
J. Health behavior of elderly hispanic women: Does cultural
assimilation make a difference. AJPH 1987;77:1315-1319.
Richardson JL, Marks G, Levine AM. The influence of
symptoms of disease and side effects on compliance with
cancer treatment. J Clin Oncol 1988;6:1746-1752.
Richardson JL, Dwyer K, McGuigan K, Hansen WB, Dent
CW, Johnson CA, Sussman SY, Brannon B, Flay B. Substance
use among adolescents who take care of themselves after
school. Pediatrics 1989;84:556-566.
Richardson JL, Shelton DR, Krailo M, Levine AM. The effect
of compliance with treatment on survival among patients with
hematologic malignancies. J Clin Oncol 1990;8:356-364.
Richardson JL, Zarnegar Z, Bisno B, Levine AM.
Psychosocial status at initiation of cancer treatment and
survival. J Psychosom Res 1990;34:189-201.
Marks GS, Richardson JL, Ruiz MS, Maldonado N.
HIV-infected men's practices in notifying past sexual partners
of infection risk. Pub Health Rep 1992;107:100-105.
Ruiz,MS, Marks G, Richardson JL. Language acculturation
and screening practices of elderly hispanic women: The role of
exposure to health-related information from the media. J Aging
Health 1992;4:268-281.
Richardson JL, Langholz B, Bernstein L, Burciaga K, Danley
K, Ross R. Stage at diagnosis and delay in responding to
breast cancer symptoms by age, race SES and year of
diagnosis in LA County. Br J Cancer 1992;65:922-926.
Marks G, Bundek NI, Richardson JL, Ruiz MS, Maldonado N,
Mason HRC. Self-disclosure of HIV infection: Preliminary
results from a sample of hispanic men. Healthh Psychol
1992;11:300-306.
Marks G, Richardson JL, Ruiz MS, Maldonado N. HIV-infected
men's practices in notifying past sexual partners of infection
risk. Pub Health Rep 1992;107:100-105.
Bundek NI, Marks G, Richardson JL. The role of health locus
of control beliefs in cancer screening by elderly hispanic
women. Health Psych 1993;12:193-199.
Richardson JL, Radziszewska B, Dent CW, Flay BR. After
school care of adolescents and substance use, risk-taking,
depressed mood and academic grades. Pediatrics 1993;92:32-38.
Richardson JL, Danley K, Mondrus GT, Deapen D, Mack TM.
Mammography and physician breast exams after the diagnosis
of breast cancer in twin or non-twin sister. Cancer Cause
Control 1993;4:251-260.
Landrine H, Klonoff EA, Richardson JL, Flay B. Cultural
diversity in the predictors of adolescent cigarette smoking: The
relative influence of peers. J Behav Med 1994;17:1-13.
Cohen DA, Richardson JL, LaBree L. Parenting behaviors and
the onset of smoking and alcohol use: A longitudinal study.
Pediatrics 1994;94:368-375.
Richardson JL, Mondrus GT, Deapen D, Mack TM. Future
challenges in secondary prevention of breast cancer for women
at high risk. Cancer 1994;74:1474-81.
Richardson JL, Danley KL, Mondrus GT, Deapen D, Mack
TM. Adherence to screening examinations for colorectal cancer
after diagnosis in a first degree relative. Prev Med
1995;24:166-170.
Mason HRC, Marks G, Simoni JM, Ruiz MS, Richardson JL.
Culturally sanctioned secrets? Latino men's nondisclosure of
HIV infection to family, friends and lovers. Health Psychol
1995;14:6-12.
Richardson JL, Mondrus GT, Danley K, Deapen D, Mack T.
Impact of a mailed intervention on annual mammography and
physician breast exams among women at high risk of breast
cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomark Prev 1996;5:71-77.
Radziszewska B, Richardson JL, Dent CW , Flay B. Parenting
style and adolescent depressive symptoms, smoking, and
academic achievement: ethnic, gender, and SES differences. J
Behav Med 1996;19:289-305.
Hu B, Persky V, Flay BR, Richardson JL. An epidemiological
study of asthma prevalence and related factors among young
adults. J Asthma 1997;34:67-76.
Simoni JM, Mason HRC, Marks G, Ruiz MS, Richardson JL.
Women living with HIV/AIDS: Sexual behaviors and
counseling experiences. Women and Health 1995;23:17-26.
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