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  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Halitosis causes significant psychological distress and social difficulties.
  • Social stigma associated with halitosis can lead to isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate social distance attitudes towards halitosis sufferers in Nigeria.
  • To understand the relationship between demographics and social distancing from halitosis sufferers.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey conducted among young adults at the University of Benin, Nigeria.
  • Utilized the Halitosis Social Distance Scale (HSDS), adapted from the Bogardus Social Distance Scale.
  • Collected data on age, gender, and social distance attitudes.

Main Results:

  • A participation rate of 92.5% was achieved with 370 returned questionnaires.
  • 23.0% of participants reported high social distance towards halitosis sufferers.
  • Social distance was significantly higher in males and increased with closer social proximity.

Conclusions:

  • Significant social distancing exists towards individuals with halitosis in the Nigerian context.
  • This attitude may contribute to the social isolation experienced by halitosis sufferers.
  • Community education on halitosis etiology, treatment, and prognosis is recommended to mitigate social distancing.