Self Reported Halitosis, Oral Hygiene Practices, Medical Conditions and Habits in OPD Patients of a Government Sector Institute in Karachi

Authors

  • Hina Taufeeq Department of Community Dentistry, Dow Univesity of Health Sciences, Karachi - Pakistan.
  • Rizwan Nadim Department of Prosthodontics, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi - Pakistan.
  • Kashif Aslam Department of Prosthodontics, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi - Pakistan.
  • Shazia Akbar Ansari Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Keywords:

self reported halitosis, caries, oral hygiene practices, dental factors, malodour

Abstract

Objective: To compare the difference of response in male and female patients associated with halitosis in relation to factors such as self reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices, medical conditions and habits.
Methods: A cross section study was conducted at the OPD of a government sector institute Karachi. Samples of 400 participants were enrolled in the study. Data was collected through a formulated questionnaire and palm test. Statistically significant difference between males and females with respect to different factors was detected by Chi square test.
Results: Factors which showed statistically significant result were “did you notice bad breath” (table1). “Tongue coated with deposits” brushing teeth everyday”, “use of mouthwash and floss everyday” (table 2). In table 3 “respiratory” and “GIT problems” were statistically significant while in table 4 only “mouth breathing” habit was statistically insignificant.
Conclusion: Halitosis itself produces symptoms which could affect the social and personal interaction.

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Published

2017-12-19

How to Cite

Taufeeq, H., Nadim, R., Aslam, K., & Ansari, S. A. (2017). Self Reported Halitosis, Oral Hygiene Practices, Medical Conditions and Habits in OPD Patients of a Government Sector Institute in Karachi. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 11(3), 63–66. Retrieved from https://jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1355

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3

Section

Original Articles

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