The hole picture: risks, decision making, purpose, regulations, and the future of body piercing

Myrna L. Armstrong; Jerome R. Koch; Jana C. Saunders; Alden E. Roberts; Donna C. Owen

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.05.019

The hole picture: risks, decision making, purpose, regulations, and the future of body piercing

Myrna L. Armstrong, Jerome R. Koch, Jana C. Saunders, Alden E. Roberts, Donna C. Owen

Sociology Anthro and Social Work

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Abstract

Can it be said that body piercing is ubiquitous, found across all socioeconomic groups? The major concentration is among adolescents and young adults 15 to 30 years old, in some studies, 50% of the population. Commonly identified physical risks are bleeding, tissue trauma, and bacterial infections; psychosocial risks are unhappiness, low self-esteem, and disappointment. The Health Belief Model is used to explain decision making; purposes for body piercing consistently center on personal expression (self-identity) and uniqueness. The international and US body piercing regulations are discussed, leading to the need for tracking complications globally and standardization of regulations. Proactive health education for clients and health providers remains a priority.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	398-406
Number of pages	9
Journal	Clinics in Dermatology
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.05.019
State	Published - Jul 2007

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