Magnitude of Khat use and associated factors among women attending antenatal care in Gedeo zone health centers, southern Ethiopia: a facility based cross sectional study

Magnitude of Khat use and associated factors among women attending antenatal care in Gedeo zone health centers, southern Ethiopia: a facility based cross sectional study

Abstract Background Khat (Catha edulis) is a fresh green leave commonly chewed for recreational purpose and its euphoric effect as a result of dopamine activities stimulation effect of Khat. Women may use Khat during their pregnancy to tolerate their pregnancy related distress. Khat has biological,...

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Main Authors: Birhanie Mekuriaw, Zelalem Belayneh, Yimenu Yitayih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Khat chewing
Pregnant women
Substance use
Addiction
Gedeo zone
Khat use
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-8026-0

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