The relationship between mental illness and HIV/AIDS is complex and bidirectional. A
significant amount of research has been performed in high-income countries but less is …

The use of khat (Catha edulis) has been associated with a large number of physiological
and societal harms, leading to calls for it to be controlled in the UK. The evidence of these …

Background: Substance abuse and problems arising from it are increasing all over the
world, and currently together with HIV/AIDS epidemic, become one of the most threatening …

Background: The estimate of the number of people chewing Khat globally ranges from 5 to
10 million people. Its use may result in a variety of effects due to the different compounds in it …

Introduction Data on the sexual behavior among people living with human
immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) dwelling at HIV prevalent setting located at the periphery of …

Introduction: Khat chewing is believed to be rapidly increasing worldwide. Worldwide, it is
estimated that 10 million people consume khat daily. Khat chewing practice renders certain …

Background In limited-resource countries, the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
can be measured using data taken from blood donors. This study aimed to determine the …

Background: Substance use and problems arising from it are increasing all over the world,
and currently together with HIV/AIDS epidemic, become one of the most threatening and …

Objectives: Ethiopia is 1 of 15 countries that account for nearly 75% of all people living with
HIV. Khat use, a common practice in Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa, has gained attention …

The global burden of substance use is substantial, accounting for 8.9% of productive life lost
annually due to disability and premature mortality, as measured in disability-adjusted life …