Jessica Wells
Biographic Data
| ID | 3824967 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jessica Wells |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jessica |
| FAMILY NAME | Wells |
| SIGNATURE | WELLS J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Emory University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2631-4556 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The effect of school-based educational session on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of cervical cancer among adolescents in mixed day high schools in Embu County: A quasi-experimental study
The single session educational intervention on cervical cancer was associated with improved knowledge of cervical cancer among adolescents. Majority of the respondents expressed willingness to discuss the topic with peers and parents, suggesting potential for information dissemination within their communities
Let Me Prep You to PREP Me: Amplifying the Voices of Black Women and Their Providers to Consider PrEP as an HIV Prevention Option
Despite the high efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV acquisition, PrEP uptake among Black cisgender women remains low. Our qualitative study assessed Black cisgender women's perspectives, attitudes, and acceptability towards PrEP, in addition to exploring PrEP-related attitudes, facilitators, and barriers to PrEP access among health care staff. This study was conducted to ascertain data to inform the development of our H…
An overview of implementing an evidence based program to increase HPV vaccination in HIV community clinics
NCT05065840; October 4, 2021
Covid-19 related disruptions to medical education and perceived clinical capability of new resident physicians: A nationwide study of over 1200 first-year residents
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the final year of undergraduate medical education for thousands of medical students across the globe. Out of concern for spreading SARS-CoV-2 and conserving personal protective equipment, many students experienced declines in bedside clinical exposures. The perceived competency of this class within the context of the pandemic is unclear. We designed and distributed a survey to measure the degree to which recent m…
Examining How Testosterone and Cortisol Influence the Relationship Between Strain, Negative Emotions, and Antisocial Behavior: A Gendered Analysis
This study provides a test of General Strain Theory by examining the relations between strain, negative emotions, and biological hormones in the prediction of antisocial behavior across gender. Findings from a diverse sample of 512 undergraduate students reveal that strain and the ratio between testosterone to cortisol reactivity are associated with higher levels of antisocial behavior in males, but not females. In contrast, the effect of depress…
Correctional Assessment, Casework, and Counseling
Study Protocol: The Coaching Alternative Parenting Strategies (Caps) Study of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in Child Welfare Families
Knowledge gained from this study will clarify PCIT effects on neurobehavioral target mechanisms of change in predicting CM risk reduction, positive, responsive parenting, and children's outcomes. This knowledge can help to guide efforts to tailor and adapt PCIT to vary in dosage and cost on the basis of individual differences in CM-risk factors
Assessing potential overlap between self-control and psychopathy: A consideration of the Grasmick self-control scale and the Levenson self-report psychopathy scale
Serotonin and self-control: A genetically moderated stress sensitization effect
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes: Evidence from the National Health Interview Survey
Stress, Genes, and Generalizability Across Gender: Effects of Maoa and Stress Sensitivity on Crime and Delinquency
In the current study, we extend the gene‐by‐environment interaction (cGxE) literature by examining how a widely studied polymorphism, the MAOA upstream variable number tandem repeat (MAOA‐uVNTR) interacts with distal and proximal stressors to explain variation in crime and delinquency. Prior research findings have revealed that MAOA‐uVNTR interacts with single indicators of environmental adversity to explain criminal behavior in general‐populatio…
The Relationship Between Work–Family Conflict, Correctional Officer Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction
Balancing demands between work and family domains can strain even the most resourceful employee. When the tipping point of conflict between the two is reached, a negative impact on employee well-being can result. Within correctional environments, the psychosocial well-being of officers is critical given the potentially significant impact of having a “bad day on the job.” This study examines work–family conflict as it relates to job stress and job…
Molecular genetic underpinnings of self-control: 5-HTTLPR and self-control in a sample of inmates
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes: Evidence from the National Health Interview Survey
Molecular genetic underpinnings of self-control: 5-HTTLPR and self-control in a sample of inmates
Assessing potential overlap between self-control and psychopathy: A consideration of the Grasmick self-control scale and the Levenson self-report psychopathy scale
Serotonin and self-control: A genetically moderated stress sensitization effect
Stress, Genes, and Generalizability Across Gender: Effects of Maoa and Stress Sensitivity on Crime and Delinquency
In the current study, we extend the gene‐by‐environment interaction (cGxE) literature by examining how a widely studied polymorphism, the MAOA upstream variable number tandem repeat (MAOA‐uVNTR) interacts with distal and proximal stressors to explain variation in crime and delinquency. Prior research findings have revealed that MAOA‐uVNTR interacts with single indicators of environmental adversity to explain criminal behavior in general‐populatio…
The Relationship Between Work–Family Conflict, Correctional Officer Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction
Balancing demands between work and family domains can strain even the most resourceful employee. When the tipping point of conflict between the two is reached, a negative impact on employee well-being can result. Within correctional environments, the psychosocial well-being of officers is critical given the potentially significant impact of having a “bad day on the job.” This study examines work–family conflict as it relates to job stress and job…
Molecular genetic underpinnings of self-control: 5-HTTLPR and self-control in a sample of inmates
Stress, Genes, and Generalizability Across Gender: Effects of Maoa and Stress Sensitivity on Crime and Delinquency
In the current study, we extend the gene‐by‐environment interaction (cGxE) literature by examining how a widely studied polymorphism, the MAOA upstream variable number tandem repeat (MAOA‐uVNTR) interacts with distal and proximal stressors to explain variation in crime and delinquency. Prior research findings have revealed that MAOA‐uVNTR interacts with single indicators of environmental adversity to explain criminal behavior in general‐populatio…
Serotonin and self-control: A genetically moderated stress sensitization effect
African Americans, African Immigrants, and Afro-Caribbeans Differ in Social Determinants of Hypertension and Diabetes: Evidence from the National Health Interview Survey
Examining How Testosterone and Cortisol Influence the Relationship Between Strain, Negative Emotions, and Antisocial Behavior: A Gendered Analysis
This study provides a test of General Strain Theory by examining the relations between strain, negative emotions, and biological hormones in the prediction of antisocial behavior across gender. Findings from a diverse sample of 512 undergraduate students reveal that strain and the ratio between testosterone to cortisol reactivity are associated with higher levels of antisocial behavior in males, but not females. In contrast, the effect of depress…
Correctional Assessment, Casework, and Counseling
Study Protocol: The Coaching Alternative Parenting Strategies (Caps) Study of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in Child Welfare Families
Knowledge gained from this study will clarify PCIT effects on neurobehavioral target mechanisms of change in predicting CM risk reduction, positive, responsive parenting, and children's outcomes. This knowledge can help to guide efforts to tailor and adapt PCIT to vary in dosage and cost on the basis of individual differences in CM-risk factors
Assessing potential overlap between self-control and psychopathy: A consideration of the Grasmick self-control scale and the Levenson self-report psychopathy scale
Let Me Prep You to PREP Me: Amplifying the Voices of Black Women and Their Providers to Consider PrEP as an HIV Prevention Option
Despite the high efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV acquisition, PrEP uptake among Black cisgender women remains low. Our qualitative study assessed Black cisgender women's perspectives, attitudes, and acceptability towards PrEP, in addition to exploring PrEP-related attitudes, facilitators, and barriers to PrEP access among health care staff. This study was conducted to ascertain data to inform the development of our H…
An overview of implementing an evidence based program to increase HPV vaccination in HIV community clinics
NCT05065840; October 4, 2021
Covid-19 related disruptions to medical education and perceived clinical capability of new resident physicians: A nationwide study of over 1200 first-year residents
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the final year of undergraduate medical education for thousands of medical students across the globe. Out of concern for spreading SARS-CoV-2 and conserving personal protective equipment, many students experienced declines in bedside clinical exposures. The perceived competency of this class within the context of the pandemic is unclear. We designed and distributed a survey to measure the degree to which recent m…
The effect of school-based educational session on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of cervical cancer among adolescents in mixed day high schools in Embu County: A quasi-experimental study
The single session educational intervention on cervical cancer was associated with improved knowledge of cervical cancer among adolescents. Majority of the respondents expressed willingness to discuss the topic with peers and parents, suggesting potential for information dissemination within their communities
Psychology (10 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works)