Dean of Hawassa College of Health Science, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Dr. Wosenyeleh Semeon Bagajjo is the Dean of Hawassa College of Health Science, Hawassa, Ethiopia. He has special interest in the field of Tobacco use.
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were identified by searching different databases like PubMed, Google Scholar and Web of science for published and unpublished articles; Data were extracted from the eligible studies using data abstraction form by two independent authors.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»