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Introduction: Oral malodor is the term commonly used to refer to any unpleasant smell in exhaled air, regardless of whether the source of the odor is oral or nonoral. The issue of oral malodor is a significant worry for many individuals as it can have negative impacts on both personal and professional aspects of life. Objectives: To assess the Self-perceived Oral Malodor in Smokers of Mehsana District, Gujarat. Methodology: A Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 264 study participants with more than 18 years of age. A structured self-administered, close ended Thirteen questionnaire was prepared and was given to participants who are the smokers. Informed consent was obtained from the participants. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS software version 20.0.Level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Result: The prevalence of oral malodor was 35.2%. Smoking habit seen higher among male study participants compared to female study participants among them younger generation have a higher smoking habit. The utilization of mouth freshener was found to be significantly higher among male participants in the study, in comparison to their female participants (p ≤ 0.05). Majority female study participants noticed that bad breath interfered with their social life or work place. Conclusion: It was concluded that study participants demonstrated inadequate oral health awareness and practices, highlighting the need for improvement. Preventing self-perceived halitosis can be achieved through raising awareness, a more economical option compared to costly dental treatments. |
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