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http://dx.doi.org/10.22671/JKADA.2022.10.1.33

Correlation between wearing a mask because of the COVID-19 pandemic and perception of halitosis among university students  

Ji-Haw, Kim (Department of Dental Hygiene, Pohang University)
Gi-Ug, Kim (Department of Dental Hygiene, Pohang University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Dental Administration / v.10, no.1, 2022 , pp. 33-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between wearing masks and subjective symptoms of halitosis in the COVID-19 situation. The survey was conducted from June 15 to July 31, 2022, among university students aged 19 years or older in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, 1. Subjective symptoms of halitosis were found to be higher in males and students being treated for periodontal diseases. 2. The subjective symptoms of halitosis were found to be higher in subjects with psychological anxiety, even though they did not have halitosis. 3. As a result of examining the subjective symptoms of halitosis, it was found that there were more subjects who were aware of halitosis while wearing a mask than those who were not. In view of the above results, it is thought that because of prolonged wearing of masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the difficulty faced in oral health management increases the symptoms of halitosis. Therefore, it is considered that oral health education in the era of corona should be accompanied by proper wearing of masks and halitosis management education.
Keywords
Halitosis symptom; Mask; COVID-19; Bad breath;
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