Variables N (%)
Sex
  Male    267(73.2)
  Female            98(26.8)
Ageinyears
  18-24   85(23.3)
  25-34 139(38.1)
  35-44 89(24.4)
  45-70   52(14.2)
Ethnicity
  Oromo 214(58.6)
  Amhara            67(18.4)
  Guragie            32(8.8)
  Others 52(14.2)
Religion
  Orthodox 137(37.5)
  Muslim 196(53.7)
  Others  32(8.8)
FrequencyofgoingTo worship place
  Never   37(10.1)
  Sometimes 220(60.3)
  Frequently 107(29.3)
Educational Status
  Illiterate 56(15.3)
  Primary 143(39.2)
  Secondary 103(28.2)
  College/University 63(17.3)
Occupation
  Unemployed 201(55.1)
  Gov’t Employed 74(20.3)
  Others 90(24.7)
Mean Familymonthlyincome
  ≤1201 Birr       211(63.6)
  >1201 Birr 121(36.4)
Marital Status
  Single 166(45.5)
  Married 180(49.3)
  Others 19(5.2)
Livingarrangement
  Alone 34(9.3)
  With family 315(86.3)
  With relatives 16(4.4)
Table 1: Socio-economic and demographic characteristics of current khat use in persons with mental illness in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (n = 365).