Flexcin International, Inc., manufacturer of degenerative joint supplements,
announces findings from its survey of how much support and awareness people with
arthritis receive from their network of family and
friends. The report coincides with 2011 National Arthritis Awareness Month in
May. The survey findings show women feel they receive less support than their
spouses; co-workers offer more support than family.
A proceeds sponsor
of the Arthritis Foundation, Flexcin was curious to know the level of awareness
and support from the network of friends and family of someone living with
arthritis. The company's research division conducted a national online survey
throughout April and received responses from 1,350 people who all have some form
of arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or other joint-related
pain, illness or disability. Information and feedback from the survey will be
used to develop future communications and outreach programs for people with a
form of arthritis.
Notable highlights of the survey results:
--
In households where only one spouse has a form of arthritis, 78.3% of women feel
they receive little or no support; 65.6% of men said they are satisfied with
support.
-- More than half of respondents still working (56.3%) said
they feel co-workers offer a higher level of support and overall awareness
compared to that of family members.
-- 67.4% of respondents said other
members of the household are never aware of their arthritis or just sometimes.
-- 64.4% of respondents said others in the household never take an
interest in their daily issues with arthritis, or just every now and then.
-- Majority of respondents (58.4%) said their arthritis hurts the most
when cleaning and doing household chores.
"Flexcin believes a strong
support network can significantly help a person coping with degenerative
joints," said Tamer Elsafy, CEO and founder of Flexcin International. "It's
important for other people to be aware of certain issues arthritis sufferers
deal with on a day-to-day basis to increase the amount of support offered."
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