This is to share with you some of the results of the survey taken by members of the Online Osteoporosis Community several months ago. We thought you would find these of interest.
There were 86 members who responded to the survey, which was an excellent response for the size of the community. There were 13 questions and an open ended item for comments. Below are selected questions with results:
How would you identify yourself?
• 75% with osteoporosis
• 12% with osteopenia
• 6% health professionals with an interest in osteoporosis
• 1% caretakers
• 6% other
What is the main benefit to you from participating in the online community?
• 55% receiving practical information
• 16% helping others
• 14% sense of belonging to a community
• 6% emotional support
• 9% other
How often do you visit the online community?
• 33% once a day
• 7% a few times a day
• 17% once a week
• 30% several times a week
• 2% once a month
• 6% several times a month
• 5% less than once a month
How did you find out about the online osteoporosis community?
• 27% search engine such as Google
• 25% NOF Web site
• 16% NOF e-mail
• 14% NOF newsletter
• 1% friend
• 17% other
Do you belong to other online communities for osteoporosis?
• 88% no
• 12% yes
Is NOF your primary source of information for osteoporosis and bone health?
• 71% yes
• 29% no
How old are you?
• 5% - Age 26-35
• 8% - Age 36-45
• 28% - Age 46-55
• 37% - Age 56-65
• 16% - Age 66-75
• 6% - Age over 75
Posted by the Education Staff at NOF