An assessment of khat consumption habit and its linkage to household economies and work culture: The case of Harar city.

Background: This study investigates khat consumption habits and its linkage to the economy of a household and works culture in its 'homeland,' Harar. Khat consumption habit includes practices that are performed before, during, and after consuming khat. In Harar, it has permeated the local economy, social, political and spiritual lives.