EuroKhat: A pilot study on Khat consumption among Yemeni migrants in Germany
While khat remains a key cultural practice in Yemeni migrants, none of the non-Yemeni residents ever consumed Khat. In contrast, non-Yemeni reported higher alcohol and cannabis use, underscoring sociocultural influences on substance use. As a pilot study with limited sample size and descriptive analyses, the findings are preliminary and should be interpreted with caution. Future research should explore the role of cultural adaptation and social integration in shaping substance use behaviors among migrant populations.
Authors
- Alexander Refisch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3505-1575)
- Nils Opel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4749-3298)
- Abdullah Shabalah
Institutions
- Jena University Hospital (DE)
- Franklin University (US)
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.120639
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Garlic and Onion Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50