Impact of Pro-environmental Behavior on Dysmenorrhea.
10.4040/jkan.2011.41.2.236
- Author:
Hyun Kyoung KIM
1
Author Information
1. Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. leomommy@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Dysmenorrhea;
Environment
- MeSH:
Adult;
Age Factors;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Dysmenorrhea/*psychology;
Environment;
Female;
Humans;
Menstrual Hygiene Products;
Middle Aged;
Questionnaires;
Socioeconomic Factors
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2011;41(2):236-244
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
