Armstrong M L, Murphy K P, Sallee A, Watson M G
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Lubbock 79430, USA.
Mil Med. 2000 Feb;165(2):135-41.
Primary prevention is a priority for medical personnel. Despite societal popularity and a long association of the military with tattooing, little is known about the tattooed Army soldier, which hampers primary health planning. Basic recruits and advanced individual training students (N = 1,835) at one mid-western military installation completed a questionnaire about any tattooing experiences. Almost half (48%) of the soldiers were serious/very serious about getting a tattoo, with 31% stating that there were "no reasons" to keep them from getting a tattoo. More than one-third (36%) were tattooed, with 22% possessing three or more tattoos. Many soldiers (64%) entered the military with the tattoos. Limited use (15%) of alcohol and/or drugs before tattooing was reported. Findings included a high incidence of tattooing, a strong determination to obtain tattoos, the possession of tattoos for self-identity reasons, and the supportive role of friends. Reported procedural bleeding (76%) documents the potential for blood-borne disease transmission. These results confirm the need for targeted health education regarding the safety and potential risks of tattooing.
一级预防是医务人员的首要任务。尽管纹身很流行，且军队与纹身有着长期的联系，但对于纹身的陆军士兵了解甚少，这妨碍了初级卫生保健规划。中西部一个军事基地的新兵和高级单兵训练学员（N = 1835）完成了一份关于纹身经历的问卷调查。近一半（48%）的士兵对纹身持认真/非常认真的态度，31%的人表示“没有理由”阻止他们纹身。超过三分之一（36%）的人有纹身，22%的人有三个或更多纹身。许多士兵（64%）入伍时就有纹身。据报告，纹身前饮酒和/或吸毒的情况有限（15%）。调查结果包括纹身发生率高、纹身意愿强烈、因自我认同而纹身以及朋友的支持作用。报告的操作过程中出血情况（76%）表明存在血源性疾病传播的可能性。这些结果证实了针对纹身安全和潜在风险进行有针对性健康教育的必要性。
