The effect of khat chewing on sexual desire among adults in North East Ethiopia: a propensity score-match analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundAlthough the number of khat chewers has increased from time to time in Ethiopia, the direction (increased or decreased) of khat chewing on sexual desire is not well known due to the absence of adequate studies.
Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh +1 more
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Khat chewing prevalence and correlates among university staff in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Research Notes, 2019 Objectives Khat is an herbal cultivated plant growing mainly in Eastern Africa and Arabians. Chronic khat chewing leads to the development of liver toxicity, cardiovascular disease, sleeping disorder, psychosis, memory impairment, poor academic ...
Yigizie Yeshaw, Muluken Fekadie Zerihun
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The impact of protective psychosocial factors on khat chewing among male medical and dental future health-care providers in Yemen [PDF]
Journal of Dental Sciences, 2020 Background/purpose: Khat chewing, a green leaf with amphetamine effects, is a public health concern. Yet, it is prevalent and evident, in the khat belt region, among male students in health faculties.
Saba Kassim
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Intention to khat chewing among youths in Raya-Azebo district, southern zone of Tigray, Ethiopia: application of the theory of planned behavior [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundKhat chewing has become a global phenomenon, resulting in significant physical and mental health issues as well as socioeconomic crises. However, evidence is scarce on Ethiopian youths’ behavioral intentions toward khat chewing, particularly in
Abadi Hailay Atsbaha +10 more
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Khat Chewing Habits in the Population of the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Factors [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 The use of khat (Catha edulis) is a major public health and social problem that is believed to be growing globally. The khat chewing habit is prevalent in all areas of the Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Mohamed Salih Mahfouz, Anwar M Makeen
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Chronic Khat Chewing Induced High-Grade Hemorrhoidal Disease and Post-Operative Bleeding in Yemen [PDF]
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk ManagementWaheeb Radman Al-Kubati1,2 1Surgical Department, 21st September University, Sana’a, Yemen; 2Physiology Department, Sana’a University, Sana’a, YemenCorrespondence: Waheeb Radman Al-Kubati, Surgical Department, 21st September University, Physiology ...
Al-Kubati WR
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Factors affecting current khat chewing among male adults 15–59 years in Ethiopia, 2016: a multi-level analysis from Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2020 Background Regular khat chewing causes gingivitis, tooth loss, gastric disorders, cardiac complications, male impotence, sleeplessness, and several mental health problems. Based on the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016, 12% of women and
Temesgen Yihunie Akalu +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2015 BackgroundKhat chewing has become a highly prevalent practice and a growing public health concern in Ethiopia. Although there have been many small scale studies, very limited national information has been available in the general population.
Demewoz Haile, Yihunie Lakew
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Prevalence and Determinants of Khat (Catha edulis) Chewing among High School Students in Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 BACKGROUND: Use of psychoactive drugs such as khat leaves (Catha edulis) alter moods and emotional state and lead to adverse effects on the health and social life of users. Ethiopia is a major producer and exporter of khat in east Africa and the majority
Ayalu A Reda, Sibhatu Biadgilign
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Habitual khat chewing induced oral erythroplakia: A case report
Oral Oncology ReportsOral erythroplakia (OE) is a clinical diagnosis of a relatively rare, solitary erythematous lesion. It has a high and significant risk of malignant transformation. OE is most commonly caused by tobacco use, especially smokeless tobacco, alcohol drinking, and chewing betel nut.
Al-Jamaei, Aisha A. H. +5 more
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