Comparison of nutritional status and dietary intake among khat (Catha edulis) chewer and non-chewer women of reproductive age in Halaba Zone, South Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to compare the nutritional status and dietary intake between khat chewer and non-chewer women of reproductive age in Halaba Zone, South Ethiopia.

Design

A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted.

Setting

The study was conducted in Halaba Zone, South Ethiopia.

Participants

A total of 792 (396 khat chewers and 396 non-chewers) women of reproductive age were selected by a simple random sampling technique from 20 June 2023 to 26 August 2023.

Outcome measures

Dietary intake was assessed by a single 24-hour recall method. The nutrient adequacy ratio and mean adequacy ratio were applied to estimate the adequacy of micronutrients. Standing height was measured using a wall-mounted stadiometer to the nearest 0.1 cm, and weight of

SUBMITTER: Wogayehu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature