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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Intention to khat chewing among youths in Raya-Azebo district, southern zone of Tigray, Ethiopia: application of the theory of planned behavior.

Abadi Hailay Atsbaha, Adugnaw Berhane Mekonnen, Bezawit Ketema, Tigist Haile Gebrehiwot, Hirut Teame Gebru, Embay Amare Alemseged, Yonas Angaw, Haftay Gebremedhin, Fre Gebremeskel, Hagos Degefa Hidru and 1 more

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Abadi Hailay AtsbahaDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Adugnaw Berhane MekonnenDepartment of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bezawit KetemaDepartment of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tigist Haile GebrehiwotDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Hirut Teame GebruDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Embay Amare AlemsegedDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Yonas AngawDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Haftay GebremedhinDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Fre GebremeskelDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Hagos Degefa HidruDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Zenawi Hagos GufueDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Background: Khat chewing has become a global phenomenon, resulting in significant physical and mental health issues as well as socioeconomic crises. However, evidence is scarce on Ethiopian youths' behavioral intentions toward khat chewing, particularly in the Raya-Azebo district of the southern zone of the Tigray region. As a result, this study aimed to assess the intention to chew among youths in Raya-Azebo district, Southern Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 627 youths in northern Ethiopia's Raya-Azebo district. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. A multivariable linear regression model was used to predict the contribution of independent variables and identify variables strongly associated with chewing among youths. Results: A considerable proportion, 192 (30.62%) of youths, had the intention to chew khat in the next 6 months. The component of the theory of planned behavior independently explained the variance in intention to chew by 83%. The strongest predictors of intention to chew were attitude ( Conclusion: Behavioral intention toward khat chewing was a function of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control toward khat chewing. Strategies to empower youths to change a positive attitude toward khat chewing, programs targeted at resisting social pressures, and increasing self-efficacy to combat chewing are needed.

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CathaIntentionMasticationAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMalePsychological TheorySurveys and QuestionnairesTheory of Planned BehaviorYoung AdultEthiopiaintentionkhatkhat chewingRaya Azebotheory of planned behavioryouths

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