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Khat Chewing Habit among School Students of Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy
  • Mohamed Salih Mahfouz
  • Abdelrahim Mutwakel Gaffar

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Background: The use of Khat leaves (Catha edulis) in Jazan, southwest of KSA, is prevalent among all segments of the population. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and predictors of Khat chewing among intermediate and secondary school students of Jazan region. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in late 2011 in Jazan region. A random sample of 3923 students was selected from 72 intermediate and upper secondary schools representing the different educational sectors of the region. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, a chi-squared test and logistic regression were performed to examine the prevalence, associations and predictors of Khat chewing. Result: The overall Khat chewing prevalence among students was 20.5% (95% C.I.: 19.27–21.79). The prevalence was significantly higher among males, at 33.1% (95% CI: 31.16–35.08), than among females 4.3% (95% C.I.: 3.39–5.31) (P

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  • Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy & Mohamed Salih Mahfouz & Abdelrahim Mutwakel Gaffar, 2013. "Khat Chewing Habit among School Students of Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(6), pages 1-7, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0065504
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065504
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    1. Mohamed Salih Mahfouz & Bahaa-eldin E A Rahim & Yahya M H Solan & Anwar M Makeen & Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy, 2015. "Khat Chewing Habits in the Population of the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Factors," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(8), pages 1-11, August.

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