Table 2 Answers to questions about young adults' attitudes and practices towards body art
Questions | Yes N° (%) | No N° (%) | Do not Know N° (%) | Tot N° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Have you been pierced? | 406 (25.4%) | 1.192 (74.6%) | 0 | 1.598 |
If you don't have a piercing, would you consider it in the future? | 249 (20.9%) | 779 (65.3%) | 164 (13.7%) | 1.192 |
Have you been tattooed? | 153 (9.6%) | 1.445 (90.4%) | 0 | 1.598 |
If you don't have a tattoo, would you consider it in the future? | 525 (36.3%) | 651 (45.1%) | 269 (18.6%) | 1.445 |
When you decided to undergo body art, did you ask someone's advise? | 195 (42.1%) | 268 (57.9%) | 0 | 463 |
Were your parents informed when you underwent body art? | 338 (73.1%) | 125 (26.9%) | 0 | 463 |
Did you sign any informed consent? | 89 (19.3%) | 368 (79.4%) | 6 (1.3%) | 463 |
Were you informed about the risks related to such practices? | 343 (74.0%) | 104 (22.6%) | 16 (3.4%) | 463 |
Did the operator use sterile/disposable instruments? | 411 (88.7%) | 12 (2.7%) | 40 (8.6%) | 463 |
Did you report any complication after the intervention? | 61 (13.2%) | 402 (86.8%) | 0 | 463 |