The Phenomenon of Chewing Qat Among University Students: Causes, Risks and Proposed Solutions

Abstract

The research aimed to study the phenomenon of Chewing Qat among students at Dhamar University in terms of causes, risks and proposed solutions. The research was carried out in the academic year 2002-2003, using the descriptive-analytical approach andthe questionnaire as a tool for data collection from a sample of 170 students. It was divided into three sections; the first: a theoretical introduction, the second: research methodology and procedures and the third: results and discussion. The results showed that: the phenomenon of Chewing Qat among Dhamar University students is linked to the social, family, educational, psychological, cultural, and health status. Students acquire it and get used to it due to the lack of activities that distract them from Chewing Qat.