Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Science, Hawassa, Ethiopia

Biography

Abiyu Ayalew Assefa is working as a lecturer at Hawassa College of Health Science and is also involved in different research activities. He is assisting the Department of Public Health.

Publications

• Review Article   
  Khat Chewing as a Risk Factor of Cigarette Smoking in Ethiopia Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Author(s): Wosenyeleh Semeon Bagajjo, Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne*, Demelash Zeleke, Andualem Zenebe and Abiyu Ayalew Assefa
  
  Background: Tobacco use is a major public health issue and strongest lifestyle related with increase probability of Cardiovascular Disease (CVDs), the objective of this systemic review and meta-analysis was to determine whether khat chewing is risk factor of cigarette smoking In Ethiopia. Methods: Eligible studies were identified by searching different databases like PubMed, Google Scholar and Web of science for published and unpublished articles; Data were extracted from the eligible studies using data abstraction form by two independent authors. Publication bias was assessed using the visual funnel plot and Egger’s test. Meta-analysis was performed by using random-effects models with the Der Simonian and Laird method. Results: Eight studies were found to be eligible and included in the meta–analysis. .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.21.9.276

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