J Korean Acad Nurs.  2011 Apr;41(2):236-244. 10.4040/jkan.2011.41.2.236.

Impact of Pro-environmental Behavior on Dysmenorrhea

• Kim HK

• KMID: 1754165
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2011.41.2.236

Abstract

PURPOSE
In this study the impact of pro-environmental behavior, well-being oriented behavior, and use of cloth menstrual pads on dysmenorrhea in Korean female adults was examined according to the theory of reasoned action.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 195 Korean female adults. Data were collected from June to August, 2010 using self-report questionnaires. Data were analyzed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression, and logit regression with STATA 10.0.
RESULTS
Pro-environmental behavior explained 48% of well-being oriented behavior. Well-being oriented behavior explained 10% of cloth pad use. Use of cloth pad explained 4% of dysmenorrhea and 5% of menstrual pain. The path through well-being oriented behavior had a significant effect from pro-environmental behavior to cloth pad use.
CONCLUSION
Use of cloth pad was significantly related with well-being oriented behavior, pro-environmental behavior, social influence, dysmenorrhea, and menstrual pain. The results of this study suggest that pro-environmental strategies can help health care providers diminish clients' menstrual symptoms. Nursing intervention can support pro-environmental behavioral strategies.

Keyword

Dysmenorrhea; Environment

MeSH Terms

Adult
Age Factors
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dysmenorrhea/*psychology
Environment
Female
Humans
Menstrual Hygiene Products
Middle Aged
Questionnaires
Socioeconomic Factors

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  Figure 1 Design of research according to theory of reasoned action.

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