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Household food insecurity and mental distress among pregnant women in Southwestern Ethiopia : a cross sectional study design [PDF]

, 2015
Background: There are compelling theoretical and empirical reasons that link household food insecurity to mental distress in the setting where both problems are common.
al'Absi, Mustafa, Belachew, Tefera, Gemechu, Teklu, Hoffman, Richard, Jebena, Mulusew Gerbaba, Kebede, Esayas, Kolsteren, Patrick, Lemessa, Fikre, Lemieux, Andrine, Nakajima, Motohiro, Segni, Hailemariam, Taha, Mohammed, Tariku, Yinebeb, Tesfaye, Markos, Workineh, Netsanet   +14 more
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Khat (Catha edulis): health aspects of khat chewing.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit, 2007
Catha edulis Forsk leaves (khat) are chewed daily by a high proportion of the adult population in Yemen for the mild stimulant effect. Cathinone is believed to be the main active ingredient in fresh khat leaves and is structurally related and pharmacologically similar to amphetamine.
N A G M, Hassan, A A, Gunaid, I M, Murray-Lyon   +2 more
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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART in Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Chronic kidney disease related to human immunodeficiency virus infection has become a significant concern in sub‐Saharan Africa, primarily due to the high prevalence of the virus, along with delays in diagnosis and the initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Gada Diba, Ahmedmenewer Abdu, Ephrem Tefera Solomon, Winner Kucha   +3 more
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Prevalence and Correlates of Mental Distress Among Working Adults in Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2012
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of mental distress and its correlates among working Ethiopian adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 2,180 individuals (1,316 men and 864 women) was conducted among working adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bahretibeb, Yonas, Berhane, Yemane, Deyassa, Negussie, Gelaye, Bizu, Lemma, Seblewengel, Tesfaye, Markos, Williams, Michelle A   +6 more
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Post‐stroke depression prevalence and associated factors at Hawassa University Hospital, Ethiopia: A prospective cross‐sectional study

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2025.
Abstract Background Post‐stroke depression (PSD) is the most common neuropsychiatric complication following stroke. Although its prevalence varies across studies and meta‐analyses, it is estimated to affect over 25% of stroke survivors. Despite its significant negative impact on recovery and quality of life, PSD is frequently underdiagnosed ...
Awoke Seid, Abera Kuma, Yegzeru Belete, Amanuel Anegagregn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

El Khat: usos, efectos secundarios y peligros de una planta psicoestimulante [PDF]

, 2015
El Khat o Catha Edulis Forsk, es un arbusto que se emplea por sus propiedades euforizantes y estimulantes del sistema nervioso central y por su capacidad para aliviar la fatiga, sin embargo, su consumo abusivo produce efectos adversos sobre las funciones
Espert Tortajada, Raúl, Raga Rodríguez, Luis   +1 more
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Female Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Married Women in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Sexual Dysfunction is a hidden factor for countless divorces, which affects 38% of women globally. However, the issue has received less attention and remains under research. Understanding the magnitude and factors associated with Female Sexual Dysfunction is relevant to promoting female sexual and overall health through ...
Heaven Haile, Dabere Nigatu, Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral squamous cell carcinoma among Yemenis: onset in young age and presentation at advanced stage [PDF]

, 2012
Objectives: Oral cancer represents a health burden worldwide. Up to 90% of oral cancer cases are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). The data on oral SCC in Yemen are lacking. The objective of this study therefore was to describe and analyze the demographic,
Abdulhuq, Mahmoud, Al-Anazi, Yousef, Al-Mandili, Ahmad, Al-Mohaya, Maha, Halboub, Esam   +4 more
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Regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing is associated with elevated diastolic blood pressure among adults in Butajira, Ethiopia: A comparative study

BMC Public Health, 2010
Background Fresh leaves and buds of the Khat plant (Catha edulis) contain Cathinone, an amphetamine like alkaloid responsible for its pharmacological action.
Gedif Teferi, Getahun Workineh, Tesfaye Fikru   +2 more
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Prevalence and Predictors of Harmful Khat Use among University Students in Ethiopia

Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2014
Comprehensive assessment of harmful khat use is lacking because often researchers rely on a simple tool for studying it. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of harmful khat use among Ethiopian university students by ...
Ewenat Gebrehanna, Yemane Berhane, Alemayehu Worku   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source