Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Department of Psychiatry, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Correlates of Khat (Catha edulis) Chewing among Adult Residents in Dilla Town, South Ethiopia 2019: A Cross Sectional Study
  Author(s): Yetayale Berhanu Wolde*, Alem Eskeziya Ayenalem and Seleshi Hayilu Asegedom
  
  Introduction: Catha edulis (khat) plant is an evergreen tree. In Ethiopia khat (Catha edulis) is commonly used for social and religious purpose. It is widely abused in East Africa in general and in Ethiopia in particular for various purposes. Khat chewing has negative influence on the physical, psychological, physiological and economic well-being of the community. However, only few studies are available on prevalence of khat chewing and its determinants in south Ethiopia. So the aim of this study is to narrow this gap by assessing prevalence of khat chewing and its determinants among adult residents at Dilla town, South West Ethiopia from May 1st-30th 2019. Methods: Quantitative community based cross sectional study was conduct to determine prevalence of khat chewing and associated fact.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2319-5584.24.13.228

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