Table 3.
Comparison of physical measurements and indices across Khat chewers and non-chewers in Butajira, Ethiopia.
| Measurement | Mean (sd) | Mean difference | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewers (n = 329) | Non Chewers (n = 319) | |||
| Height (cm) | 164.0 (9.2) | 163.0 (9.3) | 1.0 | 0.16 |
| Weight (kg) | 53.3 (9.1) | 52.0 (9.4) | 1.3 | 0.07 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2 ) | 19.8 (2.8) | 19.5 (3.1) | 0.3 | 0.26 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 83.2 (8.5) | 82.1 (7.8) | 1.1 | 0.08 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 93.4 (7.5) | 92.5 (7.3) | 0.9 | 0.11 |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.89 (0.06) | 0.89 (0.06) | 0.0 | 0.63 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 116.9 (17.8) | 116.1 (16.8) | 0.9 | 0.57 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 75.0 (11.6) | 72.9 (11.7) | 2.3 | 0.023 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 76.3 (11.5) | 73.9 (12.6) | 2.4 | 0.012 |
Abbreviations: bpm = beats per minute; cm = centimeter; kg = kilogram; m2 = square meter; mm = millimeter