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Determinants of alcohol use and khat chewing among Hawassa University students, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.
Background: Students\u2019 alcohol and khat use have been associated
with various health related problems. However, its magnitude and
associated factors among Ethiopian students are not yet well
documented. Objective: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of
alcohol use, khat chewing and its associated factors among Hawassa
University students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted
from June to July 2011. Multistage stratified sampling technique was
employed to select 590 students. Self administered questionnaires were
used to collect data. Data was entered and analysed by SPSS version
20.0. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the
association of different variables. Results: The current prevalence of
student\u2019s alcohol and khat use were 29.5% (95% CI: 25.8-33.3) and
16.3% (95% CI: 13.7- 20.0) respectively. Being male (AOR 1.8; 95% CI
1.1-3.0) and living alone (AOR 20.1; 95% CI 2.5-166.7) had a higher
odds of alcohol use. Similarly, family substance use history (AOR 4.8;
95% CI 2.5-9.3) and peer influence (AOR 4.6; 95% CI 2.3-9.0) had also
higher odds of khat use. Conclusion and recommendation: The proportion
of student\u2019s khat chewing and alcohol use was significant. Hence,
higher education in collaboration with other stakeholders should work
on convincing students about the ill effects of these substances