What have you heard about tattooing in prison? The clandestine role of hearing aids in the risk of bloodborne virus transmission
Date
2015
Authors
Sia, Huan Jian
Levy, Michael
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CSIRO Publishing
Abstract
This report outlines the illicit use of hearing aid batteries as a power source for illicit prison tattooing. We advocate for the introduction of regulated tattoo parlours in prisons so as to minimise the risks of conflating important health interventions with risk activities and minimising the risks of bacterial or viral transmission.
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bloodborne viral infection, harm reduction, HCV, prisoner health, skin penetration guidelines, tattoo
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Source
Healthcare Infection
Type
Journal article