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Table 2 Self-perceived oral odor (0–100) (mean ± s.d.) in five groups in relation to the extent to which participants of Study A indicated to take into account their oral odor, with statistically significant differences between groups indicated (P < 0.05)

From: Self-perceived halitosis influences social interactions

Taking into account

Number

*Mean ± s.d.

Differences

1. “Never”

155

73.8 ± 15.8

2, 3, 4, 5

2. “Almost never”

218

69.6 ± 15.4

1, 3, 4

3. “Sometimes”

305

64.3 ± 15.5

1, 2

4. “Often”

238

62.5 ± 18.6

1, 2, 5

5. “Always”

166

67.3 ± 19.2

1, 4

Total

1082

66.8 ± 17.2

 
  1. *p < 0.05: Mean scores compared using a one-way ANOVA, between group differences based on post hoc tests (LSD)