Grant: Master's Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Toronto Metropolitan University
$17,500.00
The role of health locus of control in coping with multiple sclerosis
FY 2010-11
Summary
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada, with symptoms that are debilitating and unpredictable. The aim of this study is to assess the affect of one's beliefs about their ability to control their health outcomes on their coping with multiple sclerosis. The results of this project will help guide interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving quality of life for MS patients.
Department
Program
Master's Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
226972
Name
Torbit Lindsey
Region
Ontario
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Instname2
Health Services and Policy Research
Theme2
Clinical
Prcname2
Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's Awards B
Projecttitle
The role of health locus of control in coping with multiple sclerosis
Programtype2
Studentship Programs
Orgnameinp2
Toronto Metropolitan University
Cihramount2
$17,500
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
Master's Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Keyworddelim
Coping; Couples; Health Locus Of Control; Multiple Sclerosis; Psychological Distress
Abstract
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada, with symptoms that are debilitating and unpredictable. The aim of this study is to assess the affect of one's beliefs about their ability to control their health outcomes on their coping with multiple sclerosis. The results of this project will help guide interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving quality of life for MS patients.
Competitiondate
201102
Approvedterm2
1 yr 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Torbit, Lindsey
Approvedterm
1 an 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $17,500~ $0~
