Khat Use and Trait Anger: Effects on Affect Regulation during an Acute Stressful Challenge

Bongard, Stephan; Al’Absi, Mustafa; Khalil, Najat Sayem; Habori, Molham Al

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“…This is also consistent with observational reports that khat chewers experience a negative emotional state beginning 2 hours or so after the onset of a khat chewing session, a state that can last for several hours (34). It has been hypothesized that frequent khat chewers may experience multiple episodes of negative affect within and between khat chewing episodes, thereby increasing the likelihood of more persistent negative emotional states (34). Our results further suggest the role of khat dependence in the link between gender and negative affect since it was only found in non-dependent khat users.…”

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Level of khat dependence, use patterns, and psychological correlates in Yemen: a cross-sectional investigation

Nakajima¹,

Hoffman²,

Al’Absi³

2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Chronic khat use is associated with negative health consequences. However, no study has fully characterized individuals who are khat dependent. This paper examines socio-demographic and psychosocial correlates of adult khat dependence. A total of 270 khat users (129 women) in Yemen completed face-to-face interviews and provided demographic information and data on patterns of khat use, subjective mood, and sleep quality. The Severity of Dependence Scale-Khat (SDS-khat) was used to assess level of khat dependence. A series of analysis of variance was conducted. Khat users, on average, used khat for 5.2 hours a day (SD = 2.3) for 5.7 days a week (SD = 2.0). Individuals who screened positive for khat dependence reported longer duration of khat sessions per day, higher frequency of khat use per week, greater levels of negative mood and sleep disturbances, and were more likely to endorse physical symptoms after khat use (P < 0.05). Future research should elucidate mechanisms responsible for khat dependence symptomatology. Niveau de dépendance au khat, modes de consommation, et corrélats psychosociaux au Yémen : enquête transversaleRÉSUMÉ La consommation chronique de khat est associée à des conséquences néfastes sur le plan de la santé. Cependant, aucune étude n'a permis une caractérisation complète des individus dépendants au khat. Le présent article se penche sur les corrélats socio-démographiques et psychosociaux de la dépendance au khat chez l'adulte. Au total, 270 consommateurs de khat (129 femmes) au Yémen se sont soumis à des entretiens en face à face et ont fourni des informations démographiques et des données sur les modes de consommation, l'humeur subjective et la qualité du sommeil. L'Échelle de la sévérité de la dépendance pour le khat a été utilisée pour évaluer le niveau de dépendance à cette substance. Une série d'analyses de variance a été réalisée. Les utilisateurs de khat en consommaient, en moyenne, pendant 5,2 heures par jour (ET = 2,3) 5,7 jours par semaine (ET = 2,0). Les individus dépistés positifs pour la dépendance au khat signalaient des séances de consommation de khat de durée plus longue par jour, une fréquence plus élevée de consommation par semaine, des niveaux plus importants d'humeur négative et de troubles du sommeil, et étaient davantage susceptibles de ressentir des symptômes physiques après en avoir consommé (p < 0,05). La recherche future devrait s'efforcer de déterminer les mécanismes responsables de la symptomatologie de la dépendance au khat.

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Level of khat dependence, use patterns, and psychological correlates in Yemen: a cross-sectional investigation

Nakajima¹,

Hoffman²,

Al’Absi³

2017

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Individual's ages 15-19 and above 24 recorded as 28% and 19% respectively. Also among HIV sero-negative studied groups the majorities were in the age of 20-24 (34%) than lower (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) and beyond age (above 24) groups as shown in table 3.1.…”

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“…Around the world there are over 10 million peoples chewing khat daily [16]. In Ethiopia the prevalence of khat (Catha edulis) chewing among men and women during 2011 is 28% and 11% respectively [17].…”

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Drugs (Alcohol/Khat) Use Stimulants and as Risk Factor for HIV/AIDS Infection, Among Provider Initiated Counselling and Testing (PICT) Visitors in Gore Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

Waldegabrel¹

2015

SJPH

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Abstract:Background: HIV/AIDS infection is currently a major challenge for the world especially for the developing nations. Different scholars reported that infection prevalence is higher among substance abusers. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted at Gore Health Center, Ethiopia. A total of 256 samples collected from patients visiting PICT center for HIV/AIDS test. The data were gathered through interview with the respondents and the HIV test results were recorded in the laboratory through investigating the blood sample of respondents at PICT. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. found as major risk factor exposing for HIV/AIDS infection. Peer and social pressure is critical way that indulges people's for addicted use of alcohol and khat. In most cases khat use accompanied by alcohol that triggers chain of addictions and harmful consequences. Recommendation: Develop abusing drug use models (measures, control, demand and supply reduction, and creating awareness) for addressing effective prevention and control mechanisms.

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“…Its trade has a great influence on the farmers who cultivate them, the traders and exporters, and also have a high impact on the social, economic and health status of the society (Aden et al 2006;Bongard et al 2011). Catha edulis Forsk is an evergreen tree of Celastraceae family cultivated for its stimulant leaves primarily in East Africa.…”

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“…Catha edulis Forsk is an evergreen tree of Celastraceae family cultivated for its stimulant leaves primarily in East Africa. Presently Ethiopia, is the main producer and exporter of khat (Andualem 2002;Bongard et al 2011;Ezekiel 2005;Yeshigeta and Abraham 2004;Wabel 2011). The culture of chewing khat has increased the demand for leaves but results in consequences of health and socio economic conditions (Dawit et al 2005;Kandari et al 2014).…”

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Manurial value of khat waste vermicompost from Awday, Harar town, Ethiopia

Rameshwar

Argaw

2016

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose Catha edulis, commonly called as khat or chat is an evergreen plant cultivated in Ethiopia for its stimulant leaves. The young leaves are chewed as a part of social recreation and the older leaves along with the twigs are discarded. This forms the major part of municipal solid waste that is dumped in large quantity in Harar region. The present study was carried in Haramaya University, Ethiopia to decompose the khat wastes along with crop residues and different animal manures (cow dung, goat manure, poultry manure and swine manure) using the earthworm Eisenia foetida. Methods The collected khat wastes along with crop residues and different animal manures were vermicomposted and assessed for nutrient contents using standard procedures. Results The result of the experiment indicated that all the parameters were improved by the decomposition using earthworms and the C/N ratio was within the limits that indicate the maturity of the compost. The organic carbon, organic matter, total nitrogen, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc and manganese contents were analyzed and found to be improved after decomposition. The added crop residues and animal manures enhanced the decomposition process and manurial value of the khat leaf waste. ConclusionThe nutrient content of the vermicomposts revealed khat to be a suitable substrate for vermicomposting thereby making efficient utilization of solid wastes. This can be an effective technology to reduce the solid waste and the resultant product can be used for improving soil fertility and crop production by the farmers.

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Khat Use and Trait Anger: Effects on Affect Regulation during an Acute Stressful Challenge

Cited by 35 publications

References 45 publications

Level of khat dependence, use patterns, and psychological correlates in Yemen: a cross-sectional investigation

Level of khat dependence, use patterns, and psychological correlates in Yemen: a cross-sectional investigation

Drugs (Alcohol/Khat) Use Stimulants and as Risk Factor for HIV/AIDS Infection, Among Provider Initiated Counselling and Testing (PICT) Visitors in Gore Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

Manurial value of khat waste vermicompost from Awday, Harar town, Ethiopia

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