Ethnic impact on knee osteoarthritis pain predictors in an urban Malaysian population: a retrospective study

Ethnic disparities in KOA prevalence and risk factors in urban Malaysians highlight the importance for tailored interventions to improve rehabilitation adherence, promote physical activity, and address lifestyle risks such as alcohol and smoking. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive healthcare strategies to ensure effective KOA management in this diverse population.

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PeerJ
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20911
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Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
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Ethnic impact on knee osteoarthritis pain predictors in an urban Malaysian population: a retrospective study

Mohamad Shariff A. Hamid, Ashril J. Yusof, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad
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Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
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Ethnic impact on knee osteoarthritis pain predictors in an urban Malaysian population: a retrospective study

Mohamad Shariff A. Hamid, Ashril J. Yusof, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad
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Abstract

Ethnic disparities in KOA prevalence and risk factors in urban Malaysians highlight the importance for tailored interventions to improve rehabilitation adherence, promote physical activity, and address lifestyle risks such as alcohol and smoking. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive healthcare strategies to ensure effective KOA management in this diverse population.

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University Malaya Medical Centre (MY), University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (MY), University of Malaya (MY), National University of Malaysia (MY)
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Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
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Ethnic impact on knee osteoarthritis pain predictors in an urban Malaysian population: a retrospective study — Mohamad Shariff A. Hamid, Ashril J. Yusof, et al. · PeerJ (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS