Motives for khat use and abstinence in Yemen - a gender perspective

• Main Authors: Schneider Udo (Author), te Wildt Bert (Author), Hillemacher Thomas (Author), al-Warith Hussein (Author), Wedegaertner Felix (Author), Bleich Stefan (Author), Breitmeier Dirk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Khat consumption is widespread in Yemeni society and causes problems both in economic development and public health. Preventive measures have been largely unsuccessful and the cultivation continues to proliferate. The gender-specific...