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Relationship between subjective halitosis and psychological factors.
Armita Vali1, Hamidreza Roohafza2, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli3
1Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
International Dental Journal
|March 11, 2015
Summary
Psychological factors like anxiety, depression, and stress are linked to subjective halitosis. Addressing this requires collaboration between dental and mental health professionals.
Area of Science:
- Oral health
- Psychology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Subjective halitosis is a growing concern impacting dentistry and psychology.
- Understanding the psychological underpinnings of halitosis is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the association between subjective halitosis and psychological factors.
- To investigate the role of depression, anxiety, stress, and personality traits in subjective halitosis.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 4,763 participants from the SEPAHAN study.
- Data collected via questionnaires on subjective halitosis and psychological factors.
- Binary logistic regression analysis used to assess associations.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of subjective halitosis was 52.8%.
- Anxiety (OR=1.76), stress (OR=1.41), and depression (OR=1.31) were significant risk factors.
- Neuroticism increased risk (OR=1.74), while conscientiousness showed a protective effect (OR=0.65).
Conclusions:
- Psychological factors including anxiety, depression, stress, and neuroticism are associated with subjective halitosis.
- Conscientiousness may act as a protective factor against subjective halitosis.
- Multidisciplinary approaches involving dental and psychological professionals are recommended.
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