Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19, January 2001

Tattoos: Counseling the adolescent☆☆☆★

Diane F. Montgomery is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and a PhD candidate at Texas Woman's University in Houston

Abstract 

In Western society, approximately 3% to 5% of the population has at least one decorative tattoo, and the number of new tattoos has increased dramatically over the last decade. Tattooing is becoming increasingly popular among adolescents. Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) are in key positions to counsel preadolescents and adolescents about tattoos. PNPs should be knowledgeable about the care, potential adverse reactions, risks of blood-borne diseases, and removal of tattoos. PNPs should also have an understanding of who gets tattoos, why they get tattoos, and what type of regulations exist related to tattooing in the United States. J Pediatr Health Care. (2001). 15, 14-19.

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☆ Deborah Parks is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and a DSN candidate at University of Texas School of Nursing in Houston.

☆☆ Reprint requests: Diane F. Montgomery, MSN, RN, CPNP, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nurse Practitioners, 6431 Fannin, MSB 3.140, Houston, TX 77030.

★ J Pediatr Health Care. (2001). 15, 14-19

PII: S0891-5245(01)94495-5

doi:10.1067/mph.2001.109029

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19, January 2001

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