Tattoo and Body Piercings among Young Adults in Nigeria

Authors

  • Ebeye Oladunni Abimbola Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
  • Osahon Roli Itohan Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Edo University Iyamho; P.M.B 04 Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
  • Ehebha Santos Ehizokhale Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Edo University Iyamho; P.M.B 04 Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
  • Ojumah Nancy Chuwuma Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
  • Okoro Ogheneyebrorue Godswill Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
  • Akpoyibo Emmanuel Enatewe Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v6i1.372

Keywords:

Tattoo, Body piercing, Students, Religion, Perception

Abstract

Objective: Both tattoo and body piercing have a long history and are well known in various cultures in African, American, Asia, and Oceania. Although the appearance of the two varies geographically, they always possess a specific meaning for a particular culture. This study examined awareness, attitude, and knowledge of students towards tattooing and body piercing in Delta State University, Abraka. Nigeria.

Material and Methods: Data was collected through the use of well-structured questionnaires. The study made use of 400 young adults randomly selected from six faculties in Delta State University, Abraka.

Result and Discussion: Findings revealed that the majority of students (85%) are aware of tattoo and body piercing and 31.3% gave fashion as the main reason why they engage in body modifications. It was however observed that 40% of the subjects under survey regard their colleagues involved in tattooing and body piercing as irresponsible and reckless.

Conclusion: The study gave a growing convergence on both gender toward tattooing and a sharp difference in the involvement of both gender towards body piercing. Majority of these young adult are also aware of the health risks associated with body modifications and may not consider them in future.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 01 January’22 Page: 24-29

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Published

2022-02-07

How to Cite

Abimbola, E. O., Itohan, O. R., Ehizokhale, E. S., Chuwuma, O. N., Godswill, O. O., & Enatewe, A. E. (2022). Tattoo and Body Piercings among Young Adults in Nigeria. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 6(1), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v6i1.372

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022)

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