Wahhudi, M., Al-Ani, W. (1970). Tattoo Practice Among Students in Babylon University. Alustath, 20(4), 344-349. doi: 10.52573/ipmj.1970.170479
Mustafa Muhammed Ali Wahhudi; Waleed Arif Al-Ani. "Tattoo Practice Among Students in Babylon University". Alustath, 20, 4, 1970, 344-349. doi: 10.52573/ipmj.1970.170479
Wahhudi, M., Al-Ani, W. (1970). 'Tattoo Practice Among Students in Babylon University', Alustath, 20(4), pp. 344-349. doi: 10.52573/ipmj.1970.170479
Wahhudi, M., Al-Ani, W. Tattoo Practice Among Students in Babylon University. Alustath, 1970; 20(4): 344-349. doi: 10.52573/ipmj.1970.170479

Tattoo Practice Among Students in Babylon University

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal
Article 7, Volume 20, Issue 4, October 2021, Pages 344-349    PDF (196.05 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.52573/ipmj.1970.170479
Authors
Mustafa Muhammed Ali Wahhudi1; Waleed Arif Al-Ani2
1Public Health Department- Babylon Health Directorate- Babil- Iraq.
2Community Medicine Department- College of Medicine- Al-Mustansiriyah University- Baghdad- Iraq.
Abstract
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
Tattoo is the introduction of colored ink into the skin, and considered a form of body art for centuries. Its prevalence is rising among adolescents and young adults, mainly in western societies despite being linked to certain health risks.
AIM OF THE STUDY:
To assess the characteristics of tattoo practice among college students, and to highlight its association with certain characteristics of the students.
METHODS:
The study is a cross-sectional study conducted on college students in Babylon University from January 2019 through June 2019. Data were collected using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire based on Armstrong Team Tattoo Attitude Survey (ATTAS).
RESULTS:
The study included (1932) students with a mean age of (21.05 ± 1.69) years, majority being females (70.3%). Tattoo practice was present in (8.3%) of them, with significantly higher proportion among males (P<0.001). Tattoo was significantly more prevalent among students with tattooed family members and friends (P<0.001), odds ratio=3.09 for family members with tattoos and 5.19 for friends with tattoo.
CONCLUSION:
The study demonstrated the significant role of friends and families in the practice of tattoos, with friends having the highest role. Majority of students performed their first tattoo before college.
 
 
Keywords
tattoo; college; Students
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