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Prevalence, Pattern and Associated Factors of Khat Chewing Among Debre Berhan University Students, Ethiopia, 2014

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Abstract

Background: Substance usage among youths is becoming a great problem worldwide, particularly in college and university students. Khat is one of the most frequently used substances among these groups of population. Khat chewing has serious health, social and economic consequences. However, in our setting the magnitude, pattern and factors contributing to the use of Khat is not well addressed. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence, pattern and associated factors of Khat chewing among Debre Berhan University students in Ethiopia.

Research topics

  • Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
  • Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
  • Psychedelics and Drug Studies

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DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.1000431

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