| Title: |
Effect of Khat consumption on blood biochemical parameters: Evidences from the Ethiopian Non communicable diseases STEPS Survey, 2015 |
| Authors: |
Tadele, Ashenif; Getachew, Theodros; Defar, Atkure; Taye, Girum; Molla, Gebeyaw; Getachew, Fikreselassie; Shumet, Tigist; Tekle, Habtam; Getnet, Misrak; Bekele, Abebe |
| Source: |
Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021); 129-135 ; Journal éthiopien de santé publique et de nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021); 129-135 ; 2709-1341 ; 2523-1170 |
| Publisher Information: |
Ethiopian Public Health Institute |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Subject Terms: |
Khat; biochemical parameter; khat chewer; Ethiopia |
| Description: |
Background:Khat,Catha edulisleaves is grown in Ethiopia and consumed as a natural stimulant by chewing the young buds and tender leaves that contain the stimulant “Cathinone”. In Ethiopia, this habit has a deep-rooted socio-cultural tradition in which consumers spend part of their time chewing khat. The effect of this habit on blood constituent has not been adequately studied in humans. Objective:To analyze the effect of khat chewing on the level of clinical biomarkers in blood. Methods:This analysis used data from the Ethiopian 2015 Non communicable diseases STEPS Survey. A total of 9,800 households were selected from the 513 enumeration areas. All men and women aged 15-69 years who had been living at their place of residence for at least six months prior to the survey were included in the study. Data were collected using WHO STEPS questionnaire and current khat chewing and associated factors. The descriptive statistics as well as the association tests were carried out using SPSS Version 20. Results:The khat chewers showed significantly higher median fasting blood glucose and weight (p |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/85/60; https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/85 |
| Availability: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/85 |
| Rights: |
Copyright (c) 2023 Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN) ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.6E971FED |
| Database: |
BASE |