Studies
| Study Title: | Exploring the Lived Experience of Health and the Influence of Gender for Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Canada |
| Rationale: | Understanding How Gender Impacts Health for Women with MS |
| Study Description: |
Our research team is seeking to understand the lived experience of gender and how this intersects with the health and physical, social and mental well-being of women with MS in Canada. We are looking for 12-20 participants who:1) the ability to fluently speak and read the English language, 2) self-identifying as a woman, 3) over the age of 18, 4) having a diagnosis of MS, 5) the ability to make decisions independently, 6) be residing in Canada, and 7) have ability to make decisions independently Additionally, pre-screening questions will include if participants self-identify as a person with a disability/ episodic disability, or a member of a BIPOC and or/ 2SLQBTQ+ community and determine their geographical location to allow for a meaningful sample that represents with MS across Canada. What’s involved? A 60-90 Minute Interview will be conducted either in-person, or via telephone or secured video conferencing. The data will be analyzed for trends and themes and disseminated at academic conferences and published in an academic, peer-reviewed journal. |
| Starting Date: | 2024-10-15 |
| Ending Date: | 2025-01-31 |
| Who can participate: | Women with MS |
| Trial Institution: | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| Trial Investigator: | Dr. Jennifer Collins |
| Contact Information: | Dr. Jennifer Collins jcollins13@mun.ca |
| Trial Funding: | Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Nursing |