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Current khat (Catha edulis F.) use among Ethiopian women and its association with anemia and underweight: A cross-sectional analysis from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey.

Nebyu Daniel AmahaMeron Mehari KifleSamson Goitom Mebrahtu
Published in: PloS one (2024)
Khat chewing is associated with sociodemographic factors and current khat use is associated with a higher risk of underweight among women living in rural areas. Implementing targeted awareness campaigns for women about the risks of khat chewing is recommended.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cervical cancer screening
  • breast cancer risk
  • chronic kidney disease
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • risk assessment
  • drug delivery