ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2026
Effect of khat
Article in The Pan African medical journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Introduction: khat (Catha edulis) chewing is a prevalent practice in Somaliland, yet its impact on liver function among metabolically healthy males remains inadequately understood. This study aims to evaluate the effects of chronic khat chewing on liver function markers in the Somaliland population. Methods: a comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Somaliland from January to March, 2024. A sample of apparently healthy males, consisting of habitual khat chewers and non-chewers, was selected using purposive sampling and convenience sampling techniques, respectively. Liver function markers analyzed included total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, and glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests to compare the two groups, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: chronic khat chewers exhibited higher total bilirubin levels (p = <0.001) and lower total protein levels (p = <0.001) compared to non-chewers, suggesting potential hepatotoxic effects. No significant differences were observed in the serum levels of albumin and GPT between the two groups. Conclusion: chronic khat chewing is associated with significant alterations in liver function markers, particularly elevated total bilirubin and reduced total protein levels, indicating potential hepatotoxic effects. However, albumin and GPT levels remained unaffected. Public health authorities should implement educational campaigns to raise awareness about the potential adverse effects of Khat on liver health. Healthcare providers should consider monitoring liver function markers in habitual Khat chewers as part of routine health assessments.
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