The study is not currently enrolling participants.

For a study update, visit https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/wildfire-smoke-exposure/winter-update-2023

The team is currently preparing individual and aggregate results to share with the participants.

If you have questions about the study, Email us at [email protected] or call us at 541-224-7883.

Thank you for your interest in this study

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What is the purpose of this study?

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Center for Translational Environmental Health Research Oregon State University are working with Klamath County Public Health to learn more about pregnant individuals' personal exposure to chemicals and particles in the air before and during the wildfire season in Klamath County. The data collected by Oregon State University will help us understand what is in wildfire smoke and how this might impact health during pregnancy and after birth.

This project was initiated by Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) in response to concerns about ongoing and unexplained high rates of infant mortality, preterm birth, and low birthweight, alongside years of heavy wildfire smoke impact.

Principal Investigator: Diana Rohlman, PhD

Who can participate in this study?

Individuals that live in Klamath County, Oregon and are:

  • currently pregnant and have a due date on or after December 1, 2022
  • expecting one child
  • 16-40 years of age
  • a non-smoker and live in a non-smoking household

What will participants receive in this study?

Participants receive a gift card to a local grocery store for $50 after each sampling period for a total of up to $100 in gift cards.

They will also have the option to receive information about the air quality in their home when the study is finished.

What will participants do in this study?

Participation in this study involves doing the following activities twice.

  • Wearing a silicone wristband on your arm for 4 days
  • Placing two air monitors in your home for 4 days
  • Completing surveys

These activities will take place during two sampling periods:

  • Once without wildfire smoke (August- October)
  • Once during a wildfire (August - October)

More info on our study FAQ

Are you interested in finding out if you are eligible to participate?

please answer the questions on this survey

or go to the survey by copy/pasting this url into your browser https://beav.es/iPm

or use your smart phone to scan the QR code to go to the survey.

Eligibility Survey QR Code

Questions about this study? 

Please contact: Kim Brown
[email protected]
541-224-7883

Wildfire Smoke Exposure during Pregnancy
Principal Investigator: Diana Rohlman, PhD
[email protected]
541-737-4374

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The Wildfire Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy  project team