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Table 2 Differences of the study participants with respect to age at initiation of khat use in south west Ethiopia, 2012

From: Factors associated with Khat use among youths visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo Gofa, Southern Ethiopia

Ever used khat before 18 years

RR (95% CI)

Sex

 

Male

1.0

Female

2.0 (1.4, 2.8)

Occupation

 

Government employed

1.0

Merchant

1.1 (0.5, 2.1)

House wife

0.9 (0.4, 2.2)

Daily Laborer

1.9 (1.2, 3.1)

Student

1.3 (0.7, 2.4)

Alcohol use

 

Yes

2.3 (1.6, 3.4)

No

1.0

 

1.00

Live with

 

Spouse

1.0

Parents

3.1 (1.5, 6.1)

Alone

3.4 (1.8, 6.7)

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