Self-perceived halitosis and associated factors among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Autor: Dey A; Department of Public Health, School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University, Plot# 15, Block# B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh., Khan MAS; Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.; National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh., Eva FN; Department of Public Health, School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University, Plot# 15, Block# B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh., Islam T; Department of Public Health, School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University, Plot# 15, Block# B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.; International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh., Hawlader MDH; Department of Public Health, School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University, Plot# 15, Block# B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh. mohammad.hawlader@northsouth.edu.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: BMC oral health [BMC Oral Health] 2024 Aug 07; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 909. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 07.
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04586-y
Abstrakt: Background: Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem affecting psycho-social wellbeing of young people. We aimed to explore the extent of self-perceived halitosis and associated factors among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students from November 2021 to April 2022. Six private and two public universities were approached. A total of 318 participants were conveniently selected for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Students unwilling to participate were excluded. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to examine factors associated with halitosis. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata Version 17.
Results: A total of 55.97% of students had self-perceived halitosis, with females (74.53%) having a significantly higher proportion than males (36.94%) (p < 0.001). A significantly higher proportion of halitosis was found among participants who were overweight ( 61%), had obesity (60.77%), smoked cigarette (46.79%), consumed alcohol (71.43%), lacked exercise (66.29%), were on unhealthy diet (57.35%), consumed coffee/tea (61.35%), breathed through mouth (64.60%), brushed tooth infrequently (85.71%), changed toothbrush after 6 months (77.42%), did not use toothpaste (94.74%), did not use/ sometimes used fluoride toothpaste (75.76%), lacked dental floss use (60.85%), did not use toothpick (62.87%), did chew or sometimes chewed sugar-free chewing gum (75.82%), did not clear / cleaned tongue sometimes (76.14%), did use mouth freshener regularly or occasionally (64.97%), did not use or used mouthwash sometimes (58.87%) were also associated with higher self-perceived halitosis (p < 0.05 for all). Students with gum bleeding, swollen gums, dry mouth, dental caries, food accumulation, and tooth sensitivity had a significantly (p < 0.05 for all) higher proportion of self-perceived halitosis (76.85%, 81.82%, 72.50%, 67.78%, 64.13% and 67.40%, respectively) compared to those without this problem. Being female (OR = 5.04; 95% CI: 2.01-12.62; p < 0.001), alcohol consumers (OR 7.35; 95% CI: 1.77-30.50; p = 0.006); not using sugar free chewing gum (OR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.10-0.58; p = 0.001), lack of tongue cleaning (OR 4.62; 95% CI: 2.16-9.84; p < 0.001), and gum bleeding (OR = 7.43; 95% CI: 3.00-18.35; p < 0.001) were independently associated with halitosis on multivariable regression.
Conclusion: This study reveals a high proportion of self-perceived halitosis and relevant factors. There should be more public education on the causes of halitosis and potential management approaches.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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