Cigarette smoking and Khat chewing among college students in North West Ethiopia

Kebede, Yigzaw

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“…The effect of pipe and cigar use on the risk of lung cancer is similar to that of light cigarette smoking [47,48]. Similar study reported that the majority of the participants (82.1%) knew that smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer [49].…”

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Knowledge and Practice towards Lung Cancer among University Students

Al-Naggar¹

2012

J Community Med Health Edu

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Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice towards lung cancer among university students.Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted among Management and Science University students (MSU). Two hundred and thirteen students were selected randomly from all faculties. The data were collected from the lectures halls, library and university café. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 13, t-test was used for univariate analysis. Multiple linear regressions were used for multivariate analysis.Results: A total number of 213 university students participated in this study. The majority of them females, 22 years old and younger, Malays, single, from non-medical schools and with family monthly income 3000 Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and less (57.3%, 65.3%, 78.4%, 97.2%, 55.9%, 59.6%, and 66.7%; respectively). The majority of the participants mentioned that they knew about lung cancer (93%). Regarding the knowledge about risk factors towards lung cancer, they knew that the risk factors of lung cancer are: smoking (100%), eating chili and deep fried food (68.5%), air pollution (89.2%), alcohol (75.6%), occupational hazard (75.6%), passive smoking (90.1%), exercise reduce the risk of lung cancer (83.1%) and lung cancer is inherited (51.6%). Regarding the practice towards lung cancer prevention, the majority of the participants mentioned that they are not smokers neither alcohol drinkers (90.1%, 94.8%; respectively). Regarding the factors associated with knowledge about lung cancer, marital status, type of faculty, and type of semester significantly influence the knowledge of university students (p=0.014, p=0.001, p=0.028; respectively) in univariate analysis. For multivariate analysis, only types of faculty significantly influence the knowledge of the university students towards lung cancer (p=0.001). Conclusion:The university students had good knowledge about risk factors. Types of faculty significantly influence the knowledge of the university students towards lung cancer.

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Knowledge and Practice towards Lung Cancer among University Students

Al-Naggar¹

2012

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“…Similarly a survey conducted among high school students in Eastern Ethiopia (Reda et al, 2012) showed that the prevalence was 24.2%. (Kebede, 2002) conducted a research in four colleges found in North West Ethiopia publicized that the life time and current prevalence of khat chewing was 26.7% and 17.5% respectively. Likewise, study conducted by (Mulugeta, 2013) among college students in Bahir Dar town indicated that the overall prevalence of chewing was 19.6%.…”

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“…A research done in Bahir Dar College showed that the prevalence of khat chewing was 19.6% (Mulugeta, 2013). Research conducted by (Kebede, 2002) in North West Ethiopia colleges showed that life time prevalence was 26.7% and current prevalence was 17.5%. On the hand, the prevalence of khat chewing in different universities of Ethiopia was indicated in researches conducted by different investigators, for instance, 28.7% by (Gebresilassie et al, 2013), 7.8% by (Aklog et al, 2013), 14.1% by (Deressa & Azazh, 2011) and 30.3% by (Derese & Seme, 2014).…”

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Prevalence of <i>Catha edulis</i> (Khat) Chewing and Its Associated Factors among Ataye Secondary School Students in Northern Shoa, Ethiopia

Lakew¹,

Tariku²,

Deyessa³

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The life time and current prevalence of khat chewing are 15.36% (95% CI; 11.7, 19.8) and 13.25% (95% CI; 11.0, 18.1) respectively. Multivariable logistic regression model revealed that male students [Adjusted OR = 2.15 (95% CI; 1.02, 4.56)], presence of chewer friends [Adjusted OR = 3.14 (95% CI; 1.53, 6.41)], having chewer family [Adjusted OR = 2.68 (95% CI; 1.13, 6.37)] and place of residency [Adjusted OR = 1.89 (95% CI; 1.0, 3.79)] were associated risk factors for khat chewing. Khat chewing is prevalent among students who are male, urban residents and students who have chewer friends and family. Therefore, to reduce the prevalence, social, economic and health effect of khat chewing, Minister of Education in collaboration with Ministry of Health has to work to incorporate life skill training in high school students' curricula.

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“…The study which was conducted among college students in North West Ethiopia revealed that life time and current prevalence rate of Khat chewing were 26.7 % and 17.5 % respectively. 6 Despite they chew for the sake of academic performance the outcome is scoring of poor Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). This is mainly due to two reasons, first they spent their time searching for Khat while the others are attending the class and the other is for chewing.…”

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Prevalence of Khat abuse and associated factors among undergraduate students of Jimma University, Ethiopia

Wazema

Madhavi

2015

Int J Res Med Sci

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INTRODUCTIONKhat use occurs in all segments of all societies, which results in decreased work and school performance, and absenteeism.1 Presently, the worldwide consumption of khat can be estimated at some 5-10 million people per day, though it is nearly completely limited to East Africa and south western Arabia.2 Khat use is prevalent in three countries of the Region, namely Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen. It is variously estimated that in these countries, about 60 % -80 % of the adults consume Khat on a daily basis. Its use is rising in reputation, with extensive social and economic effects such as shifting of crop patterns in favor of Khat growth.3 From a total of Khat chewers who lives in three towns in south-western Uganda, The secondary school and the college student's account 9.2 % ABSTRACT Background: Khat is one of the shrub plants with an amphetamine-like stimulant effect. Khat use occurs in all segments of all societies, which results in decreased work and school performance, and absenteeism. This study therefore is aimed to determine the prevalence of Khat abuse and identifying their associated factors among Jimma University. Method: Sample size is 620 students. The study was done by using a multistage sampling technique. Results: Out of 620 students, 150 (24.2 %) males and 15 (2.4 %) females were ever chewer. Of which 129 (20.8 %) males and 13 (2.1) of females had chewed in the last 12month. From the total of 142 students who chewed in the last 12 month, low risk chewer and dependent were 24 (3.9 %) and 7 (1.1 %) respectively. Out of 111 Khat abusers 21(50 %), 25 (59.5 %), 7 (16.7 %) and 2 (4.8 %) of them had used cigarette, Alcohol, Shisha and Hashish respectively. Among Khat abusers, 51 (45.9 %) were chewing on daily base, 40 (36.1 %) weekly, 10 (9 %) monthly, 7 (6.3 %) occasionally and 3 (2.7 %) others. The amount of Khat chewed at a time was estimated per cost in birr, and 87 (78.4 %) of the abusers chewed Khat that costs more than 20 birr per ceremony. Different reasons for chewing Khat were mentioned by Khat abusers. The major reason mentioned was to get concentration 50 (50.5 %) followed by relaxation 32 (29.9%). Discussion: Khat abuse is prevalent among undergraduate students of Jimma University. Khat abuse is significantly associated with male gender, pocket money, faculty Khat use habit among family members. Most students use Khat to get concentration.

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Cigarette smoking and Khat chewing among college students in North West Ethiopia

Cited by 65 publications

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Knowledge and Practice towards Lung Cancer among University Students

Knowledge and Practice towards Lung Cancer among University Students

Prevalence of <i>Catha edulis</i> (Khat) Chewing and Its Associated Factors among Ataye Secondary School Students in Northern Shoa, Ethiopia

Prevalence of Khat abuse and associated factors among undergraduate students of Jimma University, Ethiopia

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Knowledge and Practice towards Lung Cancer among University Students

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Prevalence of &lt;i&gt;Catha edulis&lt;/i&gt; (Khat) Chewing and Its Associated Factors among Ataye Secondary School Students in Northern Shoa, Ethiopia

Prevalence of Khat abuse and associated factors among undergraduate students of Jimma University, Ethiopia

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Prevalence of <i>Catha edulis</i> (Khat) Chewing and Its Associated Factors among Ataye Secondary School Students in Northern Shoa, Ethiopia