Perception of Halitosis among General Population
Issue Details
| Journal ID | 1 |
|---|---|
| Volume | 11 |
| Number | 1 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Issue Date | 2021-03-22 00:00:00 |
| DOI | 10.51985/XMIF8301 |
| Copyright Holder | Mahnoor Khawaja M. Saleem, Abhishek Lal, Sabeen Masood, Dinaz Ghandhi, Anum Arif Sitai, Naseer Ahmed |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
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Abstract:
Objective: To assess the self-perception of halitosis among general population of Karachi along with the oral hygiene
methods used. Secondly, the self-perception of halitosis was compared with predictor variables such as age, gender, level
of education, and occupation.
Study design and setting: Cross-sectional survey; a total of 401 participants of Karachi were recruited in September 2020,
Pakistan.
Methodology: Using Google Forms, an online questionnaire was developed and consisted of 27 questions regarding
demographics and self-perceived halitosis, which was filled by the participants. For the statistical analysis, a multiple linear
regression test was used to analyze any significant relation between predictor variables and self-perceived halitosis.
Results: Out of the 401 participants, 168 (41.9%) were males and 233 (58.1%) were females. A total of 184 (45.9%)
participants suffered from halitosis, with more prevalence in males. Mostly, 251 (62.6%) participants perceived to have
halitosis themselves, with tooth brushing the most common (44.9%) way to reduce it. About 340 (84.8%) respondents
brushed daily, with twice a day selected by 250 (62.3%). The coated tongue was seen by 124 (30.9%) of participants
themselves. Age was found to be significantly associated with self-perceived halitosis.
Conclusion: Halitosis is a frequent problem most prevalent in male gender. It has medical and psychosocial impact.
Although in general, people are aware of perceiving bad breath themselves, there is still a need for public awareness
campaigns to disseminate more knowledge and management options regarding halitosis. Frequent visits to dental and
medical healthcare professionals should be encouraged to mitigate this problem.
Objective: To assess the self-perception of halitosis among general population of Karachi along with the oral hygiene
methods used. Secondly, the self-perception of halitosis was compared with predictor variables such as age, gender, level
of education, and occupation.
Study design and setting: Cross-sectional survey; a total of 401 participants of Karachi were recruited in September 2020,
Pakistan.
Methodology: Using Google Forms, an online questionnaire was developed and consisted of 27 questions regarding
demographics and self-perceived halitosis, which was filled by the participants. For the statistical analysis, a multiple linear
regression test was used to analyze any significant relation between predictor variables and self-perceived halitosis.
Results: Out of the 401 participants, 168 (41.9%) were males and 233 (58.1%) were females. A total of 184 (45.9%)
participants suffered from halitosis, with more prevalence in males. Mostly, 251 (62.6%) participants perceived to have
halitosis themselves, with tooth brushing the most common (44.9%) way to reduce it. About 340 (84.8%) respondents
brushed daily, with twice a day selected by 250 (62.3%). The coated tongue was seen by 124 (30.9%) of participants
themselves. Age was found to be significantly associated with self-perceived halitosis.
Conclusion: Halitosis is a frequent problem most prevalent in male gender. It has medical and psychosocial impact.
Although in general, people are aware of perceiving bad breath themselves, there is still a need for public awareness
campaigns to disseminate more knowledge and management options regarding halitosis. Frequent visits to dental and
medical healthcare professionals should be encouraged to mitigate this problem.
Published: 2020-12-30
Last Modified: 2022-02-21 00:44:26