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Effect of Daily Chewing Soft Buds and Leaves of Catha edulis (Khat) on the Antioxidant Defense System and Oxidative Stress Markers in Blood [PDF]

, 2015
Catha edulis (Khat) is one of the major economic, social and health problems in Yemen. This paper aimed to study the effect of Khat on the oxidative status of Khat chewers by measuring the levels of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant as well as ...
Abdullah, R., Adnan Ali Al-Asbahi, ., Khalid Mohammed Naji, ., Maher Ali Al-Maqtari, ., Nagesh Babu, ., Qais Yusuf, M., Varadahally Rangaiah Devaraj, .   +6 more
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Traditional values of virginity and sexual behaviour in rural Ethiopian youth: results from a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2008
Although young adults make up a large proportion of the population in developing countries, their health needs are often neglected. Sexual and reproductive health problems challenge this population in the second decade of life.
Mitike Molla, Yemane Berhane, Bernt Lindtjørn, A Abebe, Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Health/National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office, UNAIDS/ WHO, UNFPA, PR Lamptey, C Michelo, Reminick AR., Fekadu Z, Ismail S, Petros B, Adamu R, Kora A, Astatke H, Tadesse E, Gebrekidan K, Ministry of Health, Taffa N, Taffa N, Kloos H, Berhane Y, Molla M, M Versnel, A Shack W, Central Statistic Authority, P Kalix, P Kalix, P Kalix, Kassaye M, D Kebede, M Fantahun, Berhane Y, Byass P, A Mercer, K Zuma, Clark S, Y Negash   +39 more
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Magnitude of Hypertension and Associated Factors Among Diabetic Patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hypertension (HTN) is a frequent comorbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), increasing the risk of cardiovascular and renal complications. Despite global recognition of the coexistence of HTN and DM, region‐specific data in southern Ethiopia, particularly the Sidama region, remain limited.
Yazachew Mossu, Amanuel Anegagregn, Kinde Wubeshet, Akberet Semere, Ermias Abera, Endrias Markos, Teketel Tadesse   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caffeine consumption, khat chewing, and associated factors among pregnant mothers in Illu Aba Bor Zone, South West Ethiopia

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023
Background: Substance use during pregnancy remained to be public health concern. Excess caffeine consumption and khat chewing during pregnancy have multiple preventable effects on the fetus and mothers.
Aboma Diriba Hunde, Dereje Bayissa Demissie, Tadesse Sime Garado, Efrem Negash kushi, Jira Wakoya Feyisa, Keno Melkamu Kitila   +5 more
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Prevalence and attitudes of smoking among secondary school teachers in Hadramout coastal districts, Yemen [PDF]

, 2006
A descriptive KAP study about smoking was conducted in all the ten secondary schools in Hadramout coastal districts during October 2004 – April 2005 and a total of 317 teachers were enrolled in the study (182 male, 135 female teachers).
Bahaj Ali, Ahmed, Bin Ghouth Salim, Abdulla   +1 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Substance Use Disorder in Bahir Dar City Residents, Northwest Ethiopia

Health &Social Care in the Community, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Substance use problems in Ethiopia have a profound impact, contributing significantly to the global disease burden by causing extensive social, physical, mental, and public health challenges. Substance use disorder significantly affects the health and well‐being of our communities, families, friends, and loved ones.
Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Gizachew Asimare Wubetu, Baye Yrga Adugna, Kumari Shweta Kalyani   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problematic khat use as a possible risk factor for harmful use of other psychoactive substances: a mixed method study in Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Substance use disorders along with neuropsychiatric disorders contributed about 14% of the global burden of disease. Harmful alcohol use, is a known contributor for many harms (accidents, suicide, violence, and complication of other ...
A Al-Motarreb, A Alem, A Alem, A Fekadu, A Fekadu, A Fekadu, A Mihretu, Abebaw Fekadu, Abebe, Awoke Mihretu, D Haile, D Kandel, D Nutt, DM Fergusson, M FACJT, M Gebreslassie, M Nakajima, M Odenwald, M Prince, M Stevenson, P Griffiths, RA Manghi, S Kassim, S Kassim, S Teferra, Solomon Teferra, SW Duresso, T Kirby, Y Gelaw, Y Kebede   +29 more
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Patterns of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy in Immediate Breast Reconstruction—Results From the iBRA‐2 Cohort Study

International Journal of Breast Cancer, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Purpose Long‐term data indicate that postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) is associated with improved overall survival in node‐positive breast cancer patients. Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) remains controversial in the context of planned PMRT, but rates of IBR are increasing.
Tim Rattay, Adam Trickey, Rachel L. O’Connell, Rajiv V. Dave, Joanna Skillman, Nicola L. P. Barnes, Matthew D. Gardiner, Chris Holcombe, Shelley Potter, Ivana Ribeiro   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

MECHANISM OF ACTION OF (−)CATHINONE, A NEW ALKALOID FROM KHAT LEAVES [PDF]

, 2017
A new alkaloid, (−)cathinone, has recently been isolated from khat leaves and has been shown to induce amphetamine-like behavioural effects. The actions of this alkaloid at the cellular level are discussed here and it is concluded that (−)cathinone ...
KALIX, PETER
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Khat Chewing Induces Cardiac Arrhythmia

OALib, 2016
Background: Khat is a natural stimulant from the Catha edulis plant containing several chemical components, which can explain palpitation as a frequent symptom that develops during or after khat chewing. Aims: To study the effects of khat chewing on cardiac rhythm. Methods: We selected sixty khat-chewing Yemeni individuals and divided them into two
Dhaifullah Jayed, Mohamed Ali Al-Huthi
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