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Prevalence and factors associated with use of khat: a survey of patients entering HIV treatment programs in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Khat, a plant native to East Africa, has psychoactive constituents similar to amphetamine. Chronic khat use can lead to psychological dependence with multiple physical and mental health harms, complicating clinical management of people living with HIV. In two Ethiopian cities where khat...
Autores principales: | Lifson, Alan R., Workneh, Sale, Shenie, Tibebe, Ayana, Desalegn Admassu, Melaku, Zenebe, Bezabih, Lemlem, Waktola, Hiwot Tekle, Dagne, Behailu, Hilk, Rose, Winters, Ken C., Slater, Lucy |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5217655/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28057079 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13722-016-0069-2 |
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