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Emotional impact of halitosis

O impacto emocional da halitose

Bernard Troger; Hiram Laranjeira de Almeida Jr; Rodrigo Pereira Duquia

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2237-6089-2014-0001 Trends Psychiatry Psychother, vol.36, n4, p.219-221, 2014
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the emotional impact of halitosis on 18-year-old men using a self-reported questionnaire.METHOD:A total of 2,224 participants underwent dental and medical examinations in the army medical services in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil, in July 2008.RESULTS: In this sample, 12% of respondents expressed concern about their oral malodor, which had a strong emotional impact on their quality of life.CONCLUSIONS: The individuals reporting halitosis showed a higher degree of concern with their oral malodor. Low educational level and low income were associated with psychological impact and halitosis in this population.

Keywords

Halitosis, emotional impact, young men, military

Resumo

OBJETIVO:Avaliar o impacto da halitose em uma amostra de homens de 18 anos usando um questionário autoaplicável.MÉTODOS: Um total de 2.224 indivíduos foram submetidos a exames dentários e médicos no serviço médico do Exército na cidade de Pelotas, no sul do Brasil, em julho de 2008.RESULTADOS:Nessa amostra, 12% dos respondentes expressaram sua preocupação quanto ao mau hálito, com forte impacto emocional em sua qualidade de vida.CONCLUSÕES:Os indivíduos que relataram halitose apresentavam maior grau de preocupação com mau hálito. Nível educacional baixo e baixa renda estiveram associados ao impacto psicológico e à halitose nesta população.

Palavras-chave

Halitose, impacto emocional, homens jovens, militares

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