Prevalence and correlates of perceived oral malodor among adolescents in Temeke District, Dar Es Salaam

Kida, Irene Anderson; Manyori, Chabwasi Isaac; Masalu, Joyce R.

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“…The reason for high concern in this study is in threefold: Firstly, the stress and anxiety of living in a temporary camp among the participants may have contributed to the heightened concern about halitosis; secondly, lower dental visit among participants concerned about halitosis Figure 1 because dentists are primarily responsible for disseminating accurate information and diagnosis of halitosis;11 and thirdly, lack of exposure to the advertisements on halitosis, though not assessed in this study, may have generated erroneous and unwarranted concerns 12. The data from this study also showed that concern about halitosis was higher than self-reported halitosis documented in several studies713–17 conducted in Africa; 42 (14.0%), Middle East; 312 (23.3%), and Europe; 134 (32.0%), with a few exceptions like the studies among Thai dental patients18 523 (61.1%) and adolescents secondary children19 288 (72%) where the prevalence of perceived halitosis were higher.…”

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“…The striking association found between organoleptic halitosis scores and the bleeding index25 and also self-reported halitosis with gingival bleeding142627 in the literature conforms to more concern about halitosis among participants with gingival bleeding on brushing in this study. Unadjusted logistic regressions also revealed that perceived halitosis is more likely in adolescent experiencing gingival bleeding during brushing 19. This is anchored on the fact that blood decomposition products produce sulfur-containing peptides and amino acids that are source of Volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) responsible for halitosis 28…”

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Does concern about halitosis influence individual′s oral hygiene practices?

Azodo

Onyeagba²,

Odai

2011

Niger Med J

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Objective:The objective of this study was to assess whether the concern about halitosis influence oral health attitude and practices among young literate adults in Nigeria.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional survey of 400 randomly selected temporary camp resident adults in Anambra state, South Eastern Nigeria was conducted using a modified version of the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioral Inventory questionnaire.Results:Out of the 400 questionnaires distributed, only 294 were filled and returned giving an overall response rate of 73.5%. Half (50.0%) of the participants in this study expressed concern about halitosis. The participants that expressed concern about halitosis were mostly in the 25- to 27-year-old age group, females, known smoker, regular dental floss, and mouth wash users, had incorrect tooth brushing knowledge, brushed teeth more frequently and more forcefully, had no previous dental treatment, prefer symptomatic dental visit, experienced gingival bleeding, expressed worry about the color of their gingiva and teeth but were satisfied with the dental appearance.Conclusion:Data from this study showed that concerns about halitosis-triggered behavioral reaction in oral self-care practices namely tooth brushing frequency, tooth brushing force, mouth wash, and dental floss use. Also revealed were poorer oral health and lower preventive dental visit practices among participants concerned about halitosis. There is need for improved public knowledge and awareness about halitosis by the dentist in Nigeria.

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Does concern about halitosis influence individual′s oral hygiene practices?

Azodo

Onyeagba²,

Odai

2011

Niger Med J

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“…The information on oral malodour in African countries including East Africa particularly in Tanzania general population is scarce. The prevalence of self-reported halitosis was 72% among adolescents in Temeke district [ 17 ], fourteen percent among young women at maternity block in Muhimbili National Hospital [ 9 ], and 44% in Muhimbili outpatient dental clinic [ 18 ]. Most of the studied outpatients (66%) at Muhimbili Dental Clinic were of the opinion that oral malodour was a problem in their society, and the majority of these respondents (64.5%) were residents in Kinondoni district [ 18 ].…”

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Self-Reported Halitosis in relation to Oral Hygiene Practices, Oral Health Status, General Health Problems, and Multifactorial Characteristics among Workers in Ilala and Temeke Municipals, Tanzania

Kayombo

Mumghamba

2017

International Journal of Dentistry

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Aim. To assess self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices, oral health conditions, general health problems, sociodemographic factors, and behavioural and psychological characteristics among workers in Ilala and Temeke municipals. Materials and Methods. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Four hundred workers were recruited using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Results. Self-reported tooth brushing practice was 100%, tongue cleaning 58.5%, dental flossing 4.3%, gum bleeding on tooth brushing 79.3%, presence of hard deposits on teeth 32%, mobile teeth 15.3%, and self-reported halitosis (SRH) 48.5%. Tea users were 95%, coffee users 75.8%, smokers 21%, and alcohol consumers 47%. The SRH was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard deposits, and mobile and malaligned teeth. Tongue cleaning and regular change of toothbrush were associated with low prevalence of SRH (P < 0.001). Higher occurrence of SRH was significantly related to low education and smoking. Conclusion. Self-reported halitosis was prevalent among workers and was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard dental deposits, mobile teeth, and smoking. All participants brushed their teeth and cleaned the tongue regularly but use of dental floss was extremely low. Oral health education and health promotion are recommended.

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“…Çocukların daha iyi ağız ve diş sağlığına sahip olmaları ve oral hijyen alışkanlıkları kazanmalarında, ailelerin oral hijyene verdikleri önem ve ailesel tutumlar büyük bir rol oynamaktadır. Aile, sağlıklı bir yaşam için çocuklara gerekli ortamı yaratarak çocuğun kendine güvenini arttırır ve oral hijyen alışkanlıklarının oluşmasına yardımcı olur (1) (27). Yaşları 15-17 arasında olan 474 çocuk üzerinde yapılan başka bir çalışmada ise, çocukların % 39'unda ağız kokusu tespit edilmiştir (28).…”

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Çocukların ve ebeveynlerinin oral hijyen alışkanlık (OHA) düzeylerinin karşılaştırılması ve değerlendirilmesi

Karaağaç¹,

Küçükeşmen

2017

SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi

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Öz Amaç; Çalışmamızda, hastalar ın ve ebeveynler inin ağız ve diş sağlığı için kullandıkları oral hijyen araçlarının kullanım sıklıklarını tespit etmek, çocukların oral hijyen alışkanlıkları (OHA) kazanmasında ebeveynlerin ne kadar etkili olduğunu değerlendirmek ve ebeveynleri oral hijyenin önemi hakkında yeterli düzeyde bilgilendirmek amaçlanmaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem; Araştırmada, Pedodonti ABD Kliniği'ne başvuran 12-14 yaşları arasındaki 360 çocuk hastanın DMFTİndeksinegöreçürükinsidansı, organoleptikyöntemegöreağız kokusu olup olmadığı, dişlerini fırçalarken kanama durumu değerlendirilmiştir. Başvuran hastaların ve ebeveynlerinin (352 anne, 332 baba) oral hijyen alışkanlıkları (diş fırçalama sıklıkları, diş ipi ve ağız gargarası kullanımı, dil temizliği) da değerlendirilip birbirleriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Bulgular; Çocuklarda DMFT İndeksinin, yaşla birlikte artış gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte, çalışmaya katılan çocukların neredeyse yarısında hekim tarafından (% 42,7) ağız kokusu olduğu tespit edilirken, başvuranların % 33'ü ağız kokusu şikayeti olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Çocukların % 5'i dişlerini hiç fırçalamadıklarını belirtirken, bu değer ebeveynlerde % 13,7 olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç; Diş ipi ve ağız gar gar ası kullanımı, dil temizliği, diş fırçalama gibi oral hijyen alışkanlıklarının, çocuklar ve ebeveynleri arasında düzenli olarak uygulanmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Ebeveynlerin OHA'larının yetersiz olmasının ve bu konuda çocukları bilgilendirmemelerinin, çocukların da OHA'larına yeteri kadar özen göstermemelerine neden olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

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Prevalence and correlates of perceived oral malodor among adolescents in Temeke District, Dar Es Salaam

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Does concern about halitosis influence individual′s oral hygiene practices?

Does concern about halitosis influence individual′s oral hygiene practices?

Self-Reported Halitosis in relation to Oral Hygiene Practices, Oral Health Status, General Health Problems, and Multifactorial Characteristics among Workers in Ilala and Temeke Municipals, Tanzania

Çocukların ve ebeveynlerinin oral hijyen alışkanlık (OHA) düzeylerinin karşılaştırılması ve değerlendirilmesi

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