Table 3 Clinical characteristics of subjects with self-perceived halitosis.
From: Self-reported halitosis and emotional state: impact on oral conditions and treatments
Variables | N halitosis | N total | χ2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anxiety | 74 (36.3%) | 360 (34.2%) | 63.846 | p < 0.001 |
Anxiety data missing | 26 (12.7%) | 38 (3.6%) | Â | Â |
Stress | 93 (45.6%) | 455 (43.3%) | 57.048 | p < 0.001 |
Smoking | 61 (29.9%) | 293 (27.9%) | 18.371 | p < 0.001 |
Alcohol | 43 (21.1%) | 182 (17.3%) | 103.696 | p < 0.001 |
Dental problems | Â | Â | Â | Â |
gum problems | 124 (60.8%) | 367 (34.9%) | 74.726 | p < 0.001 |
sensitive teeth | 115 (56.4%) | 495 (47.1%) | 8.822 | p < 0.005 |
Oral hygiene | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 39 (19.1%) | 310 (29.5%) | 13.044 | p < 0.001 |
No | 165 (80.9%) | 742 (70.5%) | Â | Â |
Anemia | 44 (21.6%) | 139 (13.2%) | 43.032 | p < 0.001 |
Thyroid | 33 (16.2%) | 109 (10.4%) | 96.387 | p < 0.001 |
Allergies | 92 (45.1%) | 443 (42.1%) | 7.477 | p < 0.005 |
Asthma | 25 (12.3%) | 91 (8.7%) | 83.401 | p < 0.001 |
Taking medication | 82 (40.2%) | 328 (31.2) | 9.591 | p < 0.005 |
Skin diseases | 44 (21.6%) | 133 (12.6%) | 44.66 | p < 0.001 |
Gastro-intestinal | 62 (30.4%) | 249 (23.7%) | 89.263 | p < 0.001 |
Urinary system | 67 (32.8%) | 196 (18.6%) | 33.718 | p < 0.001 |