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 …

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is an insecticide, a member of dirty dozen persistent
organic pollutants, used widely in the world until it was banned in the 1970s. The banning of …

Introduction Despite its deleterious consequences, khat chewing is escalating worldwide.
However, there is a lack of evidence about the extent of khat chewing among pregnant …

Introduction There is a paucity of data on factors associated with khat chewing among
women of reproductive age using multilevel analysis. Furthermore, the effects of some …

Background Chewing fresh leaves of Catha edulis (khat) is a popular pastime activity among
Ethiopians where 12% women chew it. Reports show that khat use has been associated …

Introduction Khat, a green leafy plant grown in East Africa and throughout the Arabian
Peninsula, is chewed for its psychoactive and amphetamine-like effects, serving as a …

Background: Khat has a stimulating and addictive effect and can induce consequences on
the health and socioeconomic status of khat chewers. Objectives: This study aims to assess …

This study aims to analyze the influence of the water-based extract from Khat leaves, a plant
frequently chewed in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, on the health of various …

This qualitative study investigates the impact of Catha edulis (qat) consumption on the
economic and social well-being in Yemen, employing the Maqashid Syari'ah framework and …

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major public health concern worldwide with
a disproportionately high burden in low and middle-income countries. However, no …