Effectiveness of a theory-based mobile phone text message intervention for improving protective behaviors of pregnant women against air pollution: a randomized controlled trial.

Unlabelled: Health impact of exposure to air pollution is a public health concern. The aim of this study was to investigate an extended parallel process model (EPPM)-based mobile phone text message intervention for improving protective behaviors against air pollution among pregnant women. In this randomized controlled trial (IRCT2016102810804N8), 130 pregnant women were randomly assigned into either experimental or control groups.

Predicator of Pregnant Women's Self-care Behavior against Air Pollution: An explanation based on the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM).

Introduction: Air pollution is one of the most important problems of metropolitan cities. The level of air pollution in the city of Ahvaz is so much higher than the standard level, that it can create risks, particularly for pregnant women in the area. The aim of the study was to examine the predictors of self-care behavior of pregnant women against air pollution according to Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) in Ahvaz.

CFD modeling of incinerator to increase PCBs removal from outlet gas.

Incineration of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is an important alternative way for disposal of this type of hazardous waste. PCBs are very stable compounds and do not decompose readily. Individuals can be exposed to PCBs through several ways and damaged by their effects.

Evaluation of biological landfill leachate treatment incorporating struvite precipitation and powdered activated carbon addition.

Direct application of aerobic biodegradation for leachate treatment is not feasible due to high concentrations of nitrogen and chemical oxygen demand. Several potential leachate treatment schemes incorporating struvite precipitation as pretreatment and two types of activated sludge processes (conventional activated sludge and batch decant reactor (intermittent cycle extended aeration system [ICEAS process]) with and without addition of powdered activated carbon (PAC) were evaluated in this study. The hydraulic retention times (HRT) of 6 h and 12 h were applied in the biological stages of each process.