A study of personality And psychological distress among delusional halitosis patients.

Abstract

(5) patients with age range of 18-30 years and a mean age of 24 years (SD = 4.47) were included in the study. These individuals manifested multiple symptoms associated with distress and they experienced personal discomfort and social embarrassment leading to emotional distress. The study highlights the importance of assessing personality characteristics and psychological dysfunction of patients presenting with delusional halitosis. A multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of delusional halitosis cannot, therefore be overemphasized.

Personality and psychological profile for patients with and without halitosis: A case–control study

“…This finding is consistent with the findings of previous research. Akhigbe et al found that people with halitosis were more introverted on the EPQ scale (Akhigbe et al, 2008). This may be caused by the fact that people with halitosis were more fearful of close contact, more concerned about the actions of others around them, and more affected by their halitosis.…”