Publications by authors named "Stuart J Case"
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- Khat is a plant that many people in eastern Ethiopia use as a stimulant, and its use has grown a lot, even though it can have bad effects on health.
- Researchers talked to people in the Haramaya District to learn how they feel about khat and how it affects their lives.
- The study found that khat is seen as important for making money, can mess with markets, and is tied to people’s relationships, showing how its use has changed from traditional to more practical reasons for making a living.
Introduction: Khat, a green leafy plant grown in East Africa and throughout the Arabian Peninsula, is chewed for its psychoactive and amphetamine-like effects, serving as a significant aspect of culture, economic livelihood, and global trade. Khat consumption during pregnancy has been associated with adverse effects, including anemia, premature rupture of membranes, and low birth weight, among others.
Methods: This cross-sectional, explanatory sequential mixed methods study was conducted in the Haramaya District of eastern Ethiopia using a questionnaire and focus group discussions.
Introduction: As public health expands its role in global settings, the need to develop intercultural competency for public health students also grows. One initiative being applied to promote global awareness is the use of virtual exchange (VE) programs. VE programs promote collaborative online international learning (COIL) and allow students from different countries to connect and work together on projects related to their field of study; however, there is little research around the long-term impacts of these programs.
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