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Adolescents have discovered body piercing. Specific information about the piercing procedure, the sites, and the risks are presented along with an educational information sheet that can be distributed to pediatric clients and their families. Further nursing involvement in the community is stressed with one goal being the development of a collaborative education program for body piercers and their counterparts, tattoo artists.
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... Various African tribes, the Inuit of Northern Canada, First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, as well as the ancient Aztecs and Mayans are or have been practitioners of lip piercings (Vassallo). Traditionally, body adornment was a symbol of virility and bravery (Armstrong, 1996); but the desire to adorn for beauty's sake is also well documented (Friede, 2001). Body adornment is a personal declaration, which leaves a visible impression of "Who I Am as an Individual". ...
... The first is, body as an art canvaswhere individuals record their autobiographies "challenges" and "successes" on their skin, or to www.internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org express themselves sexually (Armstrong, 1996;Armstrong, Owen, Roberts, & Koch, 2004;Caliendo et al., 2005). Another perspective is the extension of body decoration to increase physical attractiveness (i.e., cosmetic and reconstructive surgery) (Saunders & Armstrong, 2005;Selekman, 2003). ...
... Those members of a subculture often use body adornment to ensure recognition by individuals who do not belong to the group. Body adornment may be employed to transmit a message of fear or belonging, often seen in gang identification (Armstrong, 1996;Jeffreys, 2000). Also body adornment is utilised to imply sexual orientation or as transgender correction (Jeffreys). ...
S P E C I A L P A P E R . Concept Analysis: The Clarification of Body Adornment
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  • Apr 2014
Aim. The aim of this paper is to clarify the concept of body adornment informed by Roach's (2002) caring theory, specifically the attribute of comportment. Background. Caring is regarded as the essence of nursing. A caring demeanour is realised through adherence of professional dress which demonstrates respect for the dignity of a person as a human being (Roach, 2002). Implications of personal body adornment practices have not been considered within the context of nursing. Data Sources. The key words " body adornment " , " body piercing " and " body tattooing " were utilised to retrieve peer-reviewed journals between the years of 1990 and 2010. This resulted in 133 articles from the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing, and psychology all of which were reviewed to facilitate a thorough appreciation and understanding of this phenomenon. Results. Body adornment is a statement of " Who I Am as an Individual " with implications for " Who I Am as a Professional ". Clear antecedents, defining attributes, and consequences facilitate our awareness of the complexity of this phenomenon. Conclusion. Clarification of body adornment, may allow for an opportunity to understand contextual influences of body adornment, which may further influence how we care for ourselves as professionals, via the caring attribute of comportment.
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... It has tribal origins as people used it as a form of body decoration, a part of cultural rituals as well as to emphasize one's belonging to a certain tribe or ethnic group. Through the centuries the practice of piercing has remained, and it has become quite popular especially among adolescents and young adults (2,3). Some consider it as an aesthetic form of jewelry and body art, while for others it is a great tool for self-expression which helps to make a statement, distinguish themselves from the masses and bring their individuality out (4,5). ...
... They are considered as particularly dangerous complications in the area of the tongue due to its profuse vascularization (17,27,28). Other local complications include nerve damage and paresthesia which might lead to impaired functions of deglutition, mastication and speech (22), generation of galvanic currents between oral jewelry and metallic dental or prosthetic restorations, swelling or pain of the area adjacent, interference in speech, mastication and swallowing of the ornament after its placement, as well as allergic reaction in particularly in case of nickel, chromium, nickel-cobalt or other metals content in the ornament (2,29,30). Intraoral jewelry may also lead to Candida albicans colonization (31). Furthermore, a study by Lopez-Jornet (20) indicates that in a group of 97 patients with oral piercing 4,1% ...
Oral piercing - a form of body art or a danger to human health? A literature review
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  • Dec 2024
Introduction and purpose Over the years piercing has become popular as a form of art and self-expression that may concern various areas of the body. However, it may pose significant risks to health. This literature review aims to provide insight into the matter of oral piercing and to examine recent studies investigating the implications of oral piercing on health. It emphasizes the necessity of promoting education regarding this matter and points out the most significant preventive measures such as regular dental examinations and maintaining proper hygiene that should be taken to minimize the negative consequences of oral piercing on health. The state of knowledge According to the examined studies investigating the implications of oral piercing on health, a wide range of complications have been reported. Gingival recession, damage to dentition and gingivitis should be mentioned among the most frequently discussed. Moreover, studies have demonstrated a correlation between the severity of complications and the location of the piercing, specifying the adverse effects of the piercing within lip and tongue areas in particular. They have also underscored the impact of prolongated wear time on the risk of complications, indicating the elevated risk associated with extended periods of wear time. Conclusions To minimize adverse effects of oral piercing on health, it is crucial to underscore the role of proper education in this field and the importance of taking preventive measures such as performing the piercing procedure by well qualified professionals who endure sterile work conditions and maintaining proper aftercare of the ornament. The role of regular dental examinations taken in order to detect and treat potential complications at early stages is also vital.
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... Body piercing is defined as a procedure for perforation of certain areas of the skin and underlying tissues of the human body for the purpose of introducing various types of devices or decorative ornaments such as jewelry, and it is a cultural practice that dates back to antiquity [1,2]. At present, virtually, there are no external organs of the human body which have not been subjected to piercing [3] and although, is found across all socioeconomic and age groups, is considered an important and self-expression activity among older adolescents and young adults aged 15-30 years in Western society, who are satisfied with piercings performed, generally enjoy the moral support of friends or individuals from their group and even consider doing extra body piercings [2,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. ...
... Body piercing is defined as a procedure for perforation of certain areas of the skin and underlying tissues of the human body for the purpose of introducing various types of devices or decorative ornaments such as jewelry, and it is a cultural practice that dates back to antiquity [1,2]. At present, virtually, there are no external organs of the human body which have not been subjected to piercing [3] and although, is found across all socioeconomic and age groups, is considered an important and self-expression activity among older adolescents and young adults aged 15-30 years in Western society, who are satisfied with piercings performed, generally enjoy the moral support of friends or individuals from their group and even consider doing extra body piercings [2,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. ...
Aspects of the Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Materials Used in Tongue Piercings
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  • Aug 2017
For centuries, piercing was an expression of art around the world and constituted a significant part of the culture and rituals of many different civilizations. This study evaluated the microstructure and the corrosion resistance in artificial saliva of two newly implantable devices used in tongue piercing. We investigated materials microstructure by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), followed by an energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis in order to determine elemental composition. The corrosion resistance was determined by linear polarization technique. The corrosion tests were performed in artificial saliva Fusayama Meyer (composition: 0.4 gl⁻¹NaCl, 0.9 gl⁻¹ KCl, 1 gl⁻¹ urea, 0.69 gl⁻¹ NaH2PO4, 0.795 gl⁻¹ CaCl * 2H2O) with a pH = 5.2 at temperature of 37 ± 0.5°C. The materials used for these types of implants were identified as Ti-6Al-4V alloy (sample 1) and austenitic stainless steel (sample 2). From corrosion resistance evaluation point of view, sample 1 showed the most electropositive value and hence better corrosion behavior compared to sample 2, having the Ecor potential -398.24 mV but this is clearly according the chemical composition of these two metallic biomaterials.
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... A few common themes for modifying bodies in the West include image management (Langford, 1996;Miller, 1997), sexual expression/sexual enhancement (Fried, 1983;Langford, 1996;Malloy, 1989;Steward, 1990;Vale & Juno, 1989;Wright, 1995), and individuation (Armstrong, 1991(Armstrong, , 1995(Armstrong, , 1996Vale & Juno, 1989). Reasons for body alteration are elusive, however; for example, one tattoo practitioner and historian noted, "A tattoo is never just what the appearance is, anyway. . . . ...
... First, we sought to explore the reasons for body piercing and tattooing. Although a few studies have addressed motivations for tattooing Farrow et al., 1991) and body piercing (Armstrong, 1996;Vale & Juno, 1989), motivation needs to be further explored to gain further understanding of the reasons for the rising trend in body alteration. Because health risks regarding piercing and tattooing are plentiful, our second goal was to discern participants' awareness of health risks involved in body-altering processes. ...
Body Piercing and Tattooing Perspectives
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  • Nov 2001
  • Clin Nurs Res
This descriptive, correlational study surveyed 79 pierced and/or tattooed participants to determine reasons why people pierce and tattoo their bodies and to assess participants' knowledge of health risks involved in body alteration procedures. Participants queried represented a wide age range—between 19 and 55. Results showed that participants perceived few health risks involving piercing and tattooing and desired additional piercings and/or tattoos. Individual expression was an important body alteration motivation for both piercing and tattooing. These findings underscore the importance of health care professionals' maintaining nonjudgmental attitudes about those who alter their bodies, thereby facilitating important health education concerning related health risks. Suggestions for nursing applications are discussed.
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... Body piercing is defined as puncturing tracts under the skin in order to apply jewellery (Armstrong, 1996;Myers, 1992;Young, Armstrong, Roberts, Mello, & Angel, 2010). It is an intentional act without medical indication (Stirn, 2003a). ...
Childhood abuse and neglect in intimately pierced individuals
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Body piercing of the genitalia and nipples, called intimate piercing (IP), is an increasingly popular practice. However, research on psychological effects of IP is still scarce. In the present study we assessed the assumption that IP may play a key role in coping with childhood abuse, psychological distress, and body image derogations. An IP sample consisting of 71 female and male participants with at least one genital and/or one nipple piercing was assessed with psychometric tests. Indeed, the IP sample included significantly more subjects with emotional, sexual, and physical childhood abuse as well as emotional and physical neglect experiences, than expected in the German general population. On the contrary, the IP sample did not yield psychological distress symptoms of clinical relevance and showed an average body image profile. The results are discussed in light of trauma-coping strategies.
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Les complications du piercing: à propos de deux cas
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  • Jun 2006
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LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION
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LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION (Abstract): Rising popularity of lingual piercing among young people alarm doctors everywhere. The tongue is the most prevalent oral piercing site, typically pierced in the midline and just anterior to the lingual frenum. The purpose of this study to highlight the side effects of lingual piercing, paying particular attention to dental anatomy changes pursuant to this unusual practice. The evaluated patients in this study were not aware or informed of any consequences that could result from the piercing procedure. Long-term chronic complications arise as a result of the constant trauma exerted by the metal bar, such as broken teeth, fracture of fillings, abrasion, gingival trauma, localized gingival recession. Dentists should be aware of the sequelae that may occur as a result of this practice and to perform an active role in convincing these patients to remove these ornaments.
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LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION
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  • Jan 2012
LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION (Abstract): Rising popularity of lingual piercing among young people alarm doctors everywhere. The tongue is the most prevalent oral piercing site, typically pierced in the midline and just anterior to the lingual frenum. The purpose of this study to highlight the side effects of lingual piercing, paying particular attention to dental anatomy changes pursuant to this unusual practice. The evaluated patients in this study were not aware or informed of any consequences that could result from the piercing procedure. Long-term chronic complications arise as a result of the constant trauma exerted by the metal bar, such as broken teeth, fracture of fillings, abrasion, gingival trauma, localized gingival recession. Dentists should be aware of the sequelae that may occur as a result of this practice and to perform an active role in convincing these patients to remove these ornaments.
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Identity of Motivation and Reasons Tattoo in Athletes
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Objective of this study was to identity of motivation and reasons tattoo in athletes. Methods of this study was a descriptive, in terms of data collection was survey. The population consisted of talented athletes that were over 12 years of age, Therefor, 223 professional athletes that have top condition select as sample. Measuring tools was one researcher-made questionnaire (27 questions), with content validity of the tools was confirmed by experts, and tools reliability was obtained using Cronbach's alpha as α = 0.87. Factor analysis, with a varimax rotation was used to analyze the data. According factor analysis, 27 items having appropriate factor loading were stand in 4 express individuality, aesthetics, social/group cohesion, conveying a personal message. Result showed that express individuality factors had most important (%23.890 of variance) and conveying a personal message had least important (%7.771 of variance) in explanation of motivation and reasons tattoo in athletes.
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