[Impact of pro-environmental behavior on dysmenorrhea]

Area of Science:

• Environmental psychology
• Public health
• Women's health

Context:

• Investigates the relationship between eco-friendly practices and women's health outcomes.
• Examines the adoption of cloth menstrual pads as a sustainable choice.
• Focuses on Korean female adults.

Purpose:

• To assess the impact of pro-environmental behavior, well-being oriented behavior, and cloth pad use on dysmenorrhea.
• To understand these relationships through the lens of the theory of reasoned action.

Summary:

• Pro-environmental behavior explained 48% of well-being oriented behavior.
• Well-being oriented behavior explained 10% of cloth pad use.
• Cloth pad use explained 4% of dysmenorrhea and 5% of menstrual pain.

Impact:

• Cloth pad use is significantly associated with well-being oriented behavior, pro-environmental behavior, social influence, dysmenorrhea, and menstrual pain.
• Pro-environmental strategies may help healthcare providers alleviate menstrual symptoms.
• Nursing interventions can promote pro-environmental behavioral strategies for menstrual health.