TABLE 3.
Influence of the characteristics of the tattoo on the correct number of answers about medical risks
| CHARACTERISTICS | TATTOOED, N (%) n=100 | NUMBEROF CORRECT ANSWERS (MEAN) OUT OF 27 QUESTIONS | SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of tattoos | |||
| 1–3 | 64 (64%) | 11.2 (41.5%) | -- |
| 4–6 | 15 (15%) | 13.3 (49.3%) | -- |
| 7–9 | 5 (5%) | 11.6 (43.0%) | -- |
| =10 | 16 (16%) | 11.2 (41.5%) | p=0.635* |
| Color | |||
| Black | 97 (97%) | 12.0 (44.4%) | -- |
| Colored | 36 (36%) | 14.0 (51.9%) | p=0.001 |
| Size | |||
| Small (1–3) | 54 (54%) | 11.2 (41.5%) | -- |
| Medium (4–6) | 11 (11%) | 12.4 (45.9%) | -- |
| Large (7–9) | 10 (10%) | 14.2 (52.6%) | -- |
| Very large (= 10) | 25 (25%) | 14.3 (53.0%) | p=0.002 |
*
not significant
Multiple answers were possible; therefore the percentages do not always add up to 100.