Self-reported halitosis and oral health related quality of life in adolescent students from a suburban community in Nigeria

Alade, Omolola; Ajoloko, Ebenezer; Dedeke, Aderonke; Uti, Omolara; Sofola, OO

doi:10.4314/ahs.v20i4.62

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“…After screening the abstracts, eight articles were assessed in full-text, where two articles were excluded for not meeting the age criteria and the symptoms criteria, resulting in 6 articles [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ] being included in the systematic review, as seen in Figure 1 . Included studies took place in Brazil [ 22 , 26 ], India [ 25 , 27 ], Rwanda [ 23 ], and Nigeria [ 24 ]. The cohort sample size was relatively large, ranging from 200 participants [ 25 ] to 736 participants [ 22 ].…”

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“…The cohort sample size was relatively large, ranging from 200 participants [ 25 ] to 736 participants [ 22 ]. Age categories were distributed equally, with half of the studies focusing on adolescents [ 22 , 24 , 26 ] and the other half on young adults [ 23 , 25 , 27 ], along with gender, since both female and male patients were distributed almost equally in each study, apart from one that did not report gender proportions in the study groups [ 24 ].…”

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“…The majority of the studies used self-reported questionnaires or specific questions to assess the presence of halitosis [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 26 ] and only two of them used organoleptic measures [ 25 , 27 ]. Questionnaires used to evaluate the presence of halitosis comprised items such as “Do you have bad breath?” [ 22 ], while the ones that used organoleptic tests implied medical devices that evaluate the presence of bad breath [ 25 , 27 ].…”

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“…In terms of social and emotional impact, three of the studies evaluated the overall quality of life [ 22 , 24 , 26 ], two of them evaluated the social and psychological consequences of bad breath [ 23 , 25 ], and one of them evaluated the psychological impact from a mental health disorder perspective [ 27 ]. Additionally, two studies did not use a psychometric scale and relied only on the specific question that regards psychosocial aspects of halitosis [ 23 , 25 ].…”

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“…Additionally, two studies did not use a psychometric scale and relied only on the specific question that regards psychosocial aspects of halitosis [ 23 , 25 ]. Studies that used a validated scale relied on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Scale (OHRQoL), which focuses on several dimensions such as functional limitations, physical pain, psychological discomfort, physical disability, psychological and social disability, and handicap [ 22 , 24 , 26 ]. The studies that did not opt for a validated scale used specific questions such as “Do you ever stay alone to avoid other people from feeling that you have bad breath?” [ 23 ], or “Bad breath affects your self-esteem or confidence?”, or statements such as “Relationships have failed because of your bad breath” [ 25 ].…”

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Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

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Background and Objectives: Halitosis is a condition characterized by unpleasant breath smell that is starting to receive serious scientific attention, considering it reflects on people’s social and personal life. While most studies focus on the prevalence of halitosis, its medical etiology, and the psychological impact on adults, there is a lack of evidence regarding the social impact of halitosis on the younger population. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to observe the social and emotional impact that halitosis has on adolescents and young adults. Materials and Methods: The review followed the PRISMA protocol, and four electronic databases (Scopus, Scholar, Web of Science, and ProQuest) were searched. From a total of 593 studies retrieved, only 6 were included in the study after assessing the eligibility criteria. Results: The main results showed that the levels of self-reported halitosis ranged from 23.1% to 77.5%, with an average of 44.7%, indicating a significant heterogeneity among the studies reporting this issue. Adolescents and young adults who experienced bad breath were feeling more anxious and depressed according to the non-standardized questionnaires and the standardized questionnaires (OHIP-14 and SCL-9-R). The respondents were isolated from social interactions and consequently had lower self-esteem and impaired quality of life. Conclusions: The conclusions drawn indicate the need for action on a medical level, as well as on a psychological level, in order to improve people’s oral health and help them navigate through the difficulties of maintaining social interactions as they live with halitosis.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

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Self-perceived oral health among Brazilian university students: a cross-sectional study

Costa,

Cunha,

Leite

2024

Braz. oral res.

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This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the self-perceived oral health of young university students at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora and identify the associated factors. Data were collected in 2021 using a self-administered questionnaire containing questions on students’ sociodemographic variables and oral health. Binary logistic regression was applied in the multivariate analysis using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software (version 20.0) for Windows. The final analysis included 1,316 students aged 17–24 years. The prevalence of negative self-perception of oral health was 14.1% (95%CI: 12.2–16.0). The following variables were associated with negative self-perception of oral health: single marital status (OR = 0.34; 95%CI: 0.12–0.98), monthly family income of up to three minimum wages (OR = 2.02; 95%CI: 1.32–3.09), non-regular use of dental services (OR = 2.29; 95%CI: 1.48–3.53), dissatisfaction with the last service (OR = 1.97; 95%CI: 1.23–3.16), fear of dental treatment (OR = 1.56; 95%CI: 1.06–2.29), dissatisfaction with the appearance of teeth and mouth (OR = 5.27; 95%CI: 3.37–8.22), and perceived need for dental treatment (OR = 6.94; 95%CI:3.14–15.33). In conclusion, most young university students had a positive self-perception of oral health. However, factors related to socioeconomic profile, access to oral health services, and satisfaction with one's appearance were found to increase the likelihood of having a negative self-perception of oral health.

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Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life as Measured with the Child-OIDP Index and Oral Health Status in Spanish Adolescents

Alvarez-Azaustre

Greco

Llena

2022

IJERPH

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Background: Our aim was to analyze the relationship between OHRQoL (Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life) assessed by the C-OIDP (Child-Oral Impacts on Daily Performances) indexand oral health status in 13–15 years old Spanish population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed in a random sample of 337 adolescents. The C-OIDP and an oral health perception questionnaire were applied. ICDAS II (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) classification was used for assessing caries status, CPI (Community Periodontal Index) for periodontal status and discrepancy in the three planes for occlusal evaluation. Statistical analysis included Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis and Spearman correlation tests. Results: The prevalence of impact was 48.1%. The most frequently affected dimension was eating (21.4%). The overall mean C-OIDP index was 3.28. Higher DMFT (Decayed Missed Filled Tooth) was significantly associated with C-OIDP index (p = 0.03). Participants with CPI > 0 showed an impact index almost twice as high as those with CPI = 0 (p > 0.05). Significant association was found between quality of life and CPI for women (p < 0.01). Only the molar Angle’s class was associated with the impact index (p = 0.04). Conclusions: The OHRQoL in Spanish adolescents is good. The DMFT index had an impact on adolescents’ quality of life, showing a greater impact in men than in women. Periodontal status had a greater impact in women. No association between the extent of the caries lesion and the impact index was found.

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Self-reported halitosis and oral health related quality of life in adolescent students from a suburban community in Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

Self-perceived oral health among Brazilian university students: a cross-sectional study

Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life as Measured with the Child-OIDP Index and Oral Health Status in Spanish Adolescents

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