Table 2 Sociodemographic 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 | χ 2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| not stated | 8 (3.9%) | 75 (7.1%) | 129.879 | p < 0.001 |
| <30 | 48 (23.7%) | 413 (39.4%) | ||
| >30 | 108 (72.4%) | 564 (53.5%) | ||
| Gender | ||||
| not stated | 36 (17.6%) | 41 (3.9%) | 133.387 | p < 0.001 |
| Male | 79 (38.7%) | 388 (36.9%) | ||
| Female | 89 (43.6%) | 623 (59.2%) | ||
| Education | ||||
| not stated | 82 (40.2%) | 385 (36.6%) | 9.504 | p < 0.050 |
| Elementary school | 10 (4.9%) | 32 (3.0%) | ||
| Middle school | 32 (15.7%) | 142 (13.5%) | ||
| High school graduate | 46 (22.5%) | 317 (30.1%) | ||
| University degree | 34 (16.7%) | 176 (16.7%) | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Unemployed | 77 (37.7%) | 386 (36.7%) | 29.777 | p < 0.001 |
| Student | 16 (7.8%) | 193 (18.3%) | ||
| Housewife | 12 (5.9%) | 55 (5.2%) | ||
| Manual worker | 13 (6.4%) | 37 (3.5%) | ||
| Clerical worker | 29 (14.2%) | 143 (13.6%) | ||
| Teacher | 16 (7.8%) | 65 (6.2%) | ||
| Professional | 23 (11.3%) | 120 (11.4%) | ||
| Retired | 18 (8.8%) | 53 (5.0%) |