Factors associated with halitosis reported by parents/caregivers in individuals with Down syndrome.
Spec Care Dentist
; 44(2): 520-529, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
AIMS:
Data on halitosis among individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are scarce. The aim was to evaluate factors associated with the occurrence of halitosis reported by parents/caregivers (P/Cs) in individuals with DS. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in non-governmental assistance institutions in the State of Minas Gerais-Brazil. P/Cs have answered an electronic questionnaire with sociodemographic, behavioral and oral health data. Factors associated with halitosis were evaluated by multivariate logistic regression. The sample comprised 227 P/Cs (age 48.8 ± 13.2 years; 82.9% mothers) of individuals with DS (age 20.8 ± 13.5 years). The prevalence of halitosis in the total sample was 34.4% (n = 78) and its occurrence was associated 1) in individuals with DS ≤18 years old (26.2%; n = 27)-negative perception of oral health (OR = 3.91); 2) in individuals with DS > 18 years (41.1%; n = 51)-gingival bleeding (OR = 4.53), absence of tongue brushing (OR = 4.50), negative perception of oral health (OR = 2.72).CONCLUSIONS:
The occurrence of halitosis in individuals with DS reported by P/Cs was relevant and associated with dental factors, having a negative impact on the perception of oral health. Oral hygiene practices, especially tongue brushing, should be reinforced to prevent and control halitosis.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Down Syndrome
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Halitosis
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Spec Care Dentist
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA