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Sequential Survey of Body Piercing and Tattooing Prevalence and Medical Complication Incidence Among College Students
Lester Mayers, MD;
Sheila Chiffriller, PhD
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(12):1219-1220.
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We surveyed first- through fifth-year undergraduate students in 20011 and again in 2006 for the prevalence of body art (piercing and tattooing) and the incidence of consequent medical complications including 10 class-years (1104 respondents, 97% response rate). Prevalences were 51% for body piercing and 23% for tattooing. Although no medical complications from tattoos were reported, medical complications from piercing occurred in 19% of students.
Methods
The survey questionnaire was offered on a voluntary and anonymous basis during various classes and athletic team meetings. To assure a high response rate, the survey was brief and nonintrusive concerning personal information, easy to complete (requiring < 3 minutes), and administered at the beginning of class or meetings. The study was approved by the university's institutional review board.
Results
Prevalence of piercing (51%) and tattooing (23%) remained constant during the surveyed interval. One hundred two medical complications were reported among the . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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