Tattoo and Body Piercings among Young Adults in Nigeria

Objective: Both tattoo and body piercing have a long history are well known in various cultures African, American, Asia, Oceania. Although the appearance of two varies geographically, they always possess specific meaning for particular culture. This study examined awareness, attitude, knowledge students towards tattooing Delta State University, Abraka. Nigeria.Material Methods: Data was collected through use well-structured questionnaires. The made 400 young adults randomly selected from six faculties Abraka.Result Discussion: Findings revealed that majority (85%) aware 31.3% gave fashion as main reason why engage modifications. It however observed 40% subjects under survey regard their colleagues involved irresponsible reckless.Conclusion: growing convergence on both gender toward sharp difference involvement piercing. Majority these adult also health risks associated with modifications may not consider them future.International Journal Human Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 01 January’22 Page: 24-29