Demographics of Individuals Who Get Tattoos and Why They Get Them (Full Text)

Post on December 19, 2016 by André Broussard, D.C.

December 15, 2016
Cutis; Cutaneous Medicine for the Practitioner

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This survey-based study explored the demographics of individuals who get tattoos and found that 71% of participants had obtained a college degree or higher, 71% of responders were not concerned about the health risks associated with tattoos (ie, HIV, HCV), and very few participants (6%) were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of getting a tattoo.

– Anna Wile, MD

Abstract

Historically, tattoos have been used for therapeutic practices and as signs of social status in primitive cultures. In this study, we sought to develop a greater understanding of the reasons individuals choose to get tattoos. Three hundred sixty-three patients with at least 1 tattoo from among our clinic patients volunteered to complete an 18-question, multiple-choice survey. Questions focused on level of education, family background, and reason for getting a tattoo, among other factors.

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