Background There is an exponential rise in the use of farming chemicals in agricultural
practices ostensibly to increase food production. The chewing of fresh khat leaves and …

Abstract Background Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant commonly found in the horn of Africa
whose leaves are chewed for their psycho-stimulant effects. Several studies have …

Background: Despite the potential foetal and maternal risks of self-medication, studies on
self-medication and safety profile of medicines used during pregnancy are scarce. This …

Background Antenatal common mental disorder is a significant public health issue,
especially in low-and middle-income countries with an extensive treatment gap. Common …

Introduction Women of reproductive age are increasingly using khat. The use of khat is
associated with prelabor rupture of membranes, anemia among pregnant women, and other …

The use of khat (Catha edulis) and alcohol during pregnancy is a serious public health
problem that has been associated with a number of harmful outcomes for both the fetus and …

In several countries, including Ethiopia, the shrub Catha edulis (khat) leaves are chewed for
their stimulant properties. The present review summarizes evidence on the prevalence of …

Objectives Consumption of the drug khat is high across East Africa and the South-Western
Arabian Peninsula despite evidence for its adverse psychiatric effects. This systematic …

Chewing khat during pregnancy adversely affects maternal and fetal health, but available
studies are scarce and inconsistent, and it is difficult to conclude the relationship between …

Abstract Background In Ethiopia and other countries in eastern Africa, khat abuse is an
increasing public health problem. Levels of use appear to be increasing in women, who are …