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Table 2 Comparison of behavioral characteristics between Khat chewers and non-chewers in Butajira, Ethiopia.

From: Regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing is associated with elevated diastolic blood pressure among adults in Butajira, Ethiopia: A comparative study

 

Chewers Freq (percent)

Non-chewers Freq (percent)

P value

Current Smokers

36 (10.8)

16 (4.8)

P < 0.05

Current Coffee drinkers

330 (98.8)

318 (96.4)

P < 0.05

Adding salt in coffee

281 (84.1)

238 (72.1)

P < 0.05

Current Alcohol drinkers

26 (7.8)

102 (30.9)

P < 0.001