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Khat Chewing Habits in the Population of the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Factors

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  • Mohamed Salih Mahfouz
  • Bahaa-eldin E A Rahim
  • Yahya M H Solan
  • Anwar M Makeen
  • Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy

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The use of khat (Catha edulis) is a major public health and social problem that is believed to be growing globally. The khat chewing habit is prevalent in all areas of the Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). However, few studies have been conducted at the community level to investigate the khat chewing habits in this area. This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the prevalence and predictors of khat chewing among the Jazan community population. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample (n = 4,500) of the Jizani population who attended primary heath care centers in Jazan region. The participants were selected using a two-stage cluster random sampling. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The overall lifetime prevalence of khat chewing was 33.2% (95% CI 31.8–34.7) and was significantly higher for males 42.2% (95% CI 40.4–43.9) than for females 11.3% (95% CI 9.6–13.1) (P

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0134545
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134545
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    1. 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.
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    1. Jonathan Sinclair & Hussein Ageely & Mohamed Salih Mahfouz & Abdulrahman Ahmed Hummadi & Hussain Darraj & Yahia Solan & Robert Allan & Lindsay Bottoms, 2022. "Effects of a Home-Based Physical Activity Programme on Blood Biomarkers and Health-Related Quality of Life Indices in Saudi Arabian Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Protocol for a Randomised Control," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-10, April.

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