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ArticleBMJ open2016

Ethnic differences in the prevalence of knee pain among adults of a community in a cross-sectional study.

Yook Chin Chia, Hooi Chin Beh, Chirk Jenn Ng, Cheong Lieng Teng, Nik Sherina Hanafi, Wan Yuen Choo, Siew Mooi Ching

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Article in BMJ open, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yook Chin ChiaDepartment of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1995-0359
Hooi Chin BehDepartment of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chirk Jenn NgDepartment of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cheong Lieng TengInternational Medical University, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Nik Sherina HanafiDepartment of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wan Yuen ChooDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Julius Centre University of Malaya, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Siew Mooi ChingDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-0505-019X
University of Malaya · MYIMU University · MYUniversiti Putra Malaysia · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine the prevalence of knee pain among 3 major ethnic groups in Malaysia. By identifying high-risk groups, preventive measures can be targeted at these populations. DESIGN AND

settingA cross-sectional survey was carried out in rural and urban areas in a state in Malaysia. Secondary schools were randomly selected and used as sampling units.

participantsAdults aged ≥18 years old were invited to answer a self-administered questionnaire on pain experienced over the previous 6 months. Out of 9300 questionnaires distributed, 5206 were returned and 150 participants who did not fall into the 3 ethnic groups were excluded, yielding a total of 5056 questionnaires for analysis. 58.2% (n=2926) were women. 50% (n=2512) were Malays, 41.4% (n=2079) were Chinese and 8.6% (n=434) were Indians.

results21.1% (n=1069) had knee pain during the previous 6 months. More Indians (31.8%) experienced knee pain compared with Malays (24.3%) and Chinese (15%) (p<0.001). The odds of Indian women reporting knee pain was twofold higher compared with Malay women. There was a rising trend in the prevalence of knee pain with increasing age (p<0.001). The association between age and knee pain appeared to be stronger in women than men. 68.1% of Indians used analgesia for knee pain while 75.4% of Malays and 52.1% of Chinese did so (p<0.001). The most common analgesic used for knee pain across all groups was topical medicated oil (43.7%).

conclusionsThe prevalence of knee pain in adults was more common in Indian women and older women age groups and Chinese men had the lowest prevalence of knee pain. Further studies should investigate the reasons for these differences.

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Knee JointAdultAge FactorsAnalgesicsArthralgiaChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndiaMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesAnalgesicsPRIMARY CARERHEUMATOLOGY

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