Interventions for vector-borne diseases focused on housing and hygiene in urban areas: a scoping review

AbstractThe current global increase in prevalence of vector borne diseases, as well as an expansion of tropical infections to more temperate zones, justifies further studies on vector populations. Urban areas may favour viral transmission to humans through close contacts between the vectors and the vertebrate hosts, and also affecting mosquito populations by offering larval habitat, refuges and adequate microclimates to survive the winter. This work analyses the spatial distribution of potential vector mosquitoes in relation to landscape characteristics in an urban environment in a temperate climate region. Mosquitoes were trapped monthly from October 2005 to March 2006 in 25 sites within Córdoba city and suburbs with miniature light traps+CO2. Nine species were collected, and the most abundant were Culex quinquefasciatus (37.1%), C. apicinus (26.6%) and Aedes aegypti (13.9%). Species that may be involved in SLEv transmission were recorded throughout the sampling. C. quinquefasciatus was detected in 92% of the sites; however, only two sites showed consistently larger collections. The site of highest C. quinquefasciatus abundance was located within an area of high Saint Louis Encefalitis virus prevalence and risk of infection, further supporting this species involvement as a vector. Significant correlations were detected between land cover characteristics and abundance of C. apicinus, C. interfor and C. maxi that were consistent with previous knowledge about their larval habitat and domestic preferences, which may be useful for targeting vector control operations.

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A scoping review of importation and predictive models related to vector-borne diseases, pathogens, reservoirs, or vectors (1999–2016)

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0227678 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. e0227678

Author(s):

Tara Sadeghieh ◽

Lisa A. Waddell ◽

Victoria Ng ◽

Alexandra Hall ◽

Jan Sargeant

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Predictive Models ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne

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A Portrait of Sentinel Surveillance Networks for Vector-Borne Diseases: A Scoping Review Supporting Sentinel Network Design

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases ◽

10.1089/vbz.2021.0008 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Camille Guillot ◽

Catherine Bouchard ◽

Philippe Berthiaume ◽

Mariola Mascarenhas ◽

Caroline Sauvé ◽

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Keyword(s):

Network Design ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Sentinel Surveillance ◽

Surveillance Networks ◽

Sentinel Network ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne

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Intersectoral Collaborations for the Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases: A Scoping Review

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v53i4.34 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Ma. Sophia Graciela L. Reyes ◽

Chelseah Denise H. Torres ◽

Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez ◽

Kim L. Cochon ◽

Evalyn A. Roxas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Yellow Fever ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Comprehensive Framework ◽

And Control ◽

And Training

Objectives. This scoping review aimed to support a landscape analysis to identify lessons learned about intersectoral collaborations (ISCs) by describing their existing models in the context of dengue, malaria and yellow fever. Methods. A scoping review following the methodology of Joanna Briggs Institute was performed using the following inclusion criteria: studies involving humans; studies discussing intersectoral collaborations, malaria/dengue/yellow fever, and prevention or control at any level; and studies in countries endemic for the aforementioned diseases. Studies were screened using Covidence, while data were extracted using NVivo. Results. Of the 7,535 records retrieved, 69 were included in the qualitative analysis. Most ISCs were initiated by multilateral organizations and ministries of health, and none by communities. Strategies included advocacy, health education, research, public health measures, resource mobilization, service delivery and training; mostly employed on a community level. Monitoring and evaluation were mostly formative, ongoing, and participatory. Gaps included administrative and policy barriers, resource shortages, and inadequate research and training. Conclusions. Multiple models of ISC exist in the literature. There is a need to develop a comprehensive framework for an effective and sustainable multisectoral approach for the prevention and control of VBDs ensuring adequate resources, active stakeholders, and strategies that span the entire socio-ecological spectrum.

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Vector-borne diseases of small companion animals in Namibia: Literature review, knowledge gaps and opportunity for a One Health approach

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association ◽

10.4102/jsava.v86i1.1307 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 86 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bruce H. Noden ◽

Minty Soni

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Urban Areas ◽

One Health ◽

Companion Animals ◽

Hepatozoon Canis ◽

Knowledge Gaps ◽

Public Health Importance ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Surrounding Areas

Namibia has a rich history in veterinary health but little is known about the vector-borne diseases that affect companion dogs and cats. The aim of this review is to summarise the existing published and available unpublished literature, put it into a wider geographical context, and explore some significant knowledge gaps. To date, only two filarial pathogens (Dirofilaria repens and Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides) and three tick-borne pathogens (Babesia canis vogeli, Hepatozoon canis and Ehrlichia canis) have been reported. Most studies have focused solely on dogs and cats in the urban Windhoek and surrounding areas, with almost nothing reported in rural farming areas, in either the populous northern regions or the low-income urban areas where animal owners have limited access to veterinary services. With the development of several biomedical training programmes in the country, there is now an excellent opportunity to address zoonotic vector-borne diseases through a One Health approach so as to assess the risks to small companion animals as well as diseases of public health importance.

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Charting the evidence for climate change impacts on the global spread of malaria and dengue and adaptive responses: a scoping review of reviews

Globalization and Health ◽

10.1186/s12992-021-00793-2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Manisha A. Kulkarni ◽

Claudia Duguay ◽

Katarina Ost

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Climate Variability ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Disease Transmission ◽

Climate Change Impacts ◽

Adaptation Strategies ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract Background Climate change is expected to alter the global footprint of many infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. Knowledge of the range and geographical context of expected climate change impacts on disease transmission and spread, combined with knowledge of effective adaptation strategies and responses, can help to identify gaps and best practices to mitigate future health impacts. To investigate the types of evidence for impacts of climate change on two major mosquito-borne diseases of global health importance, malaria and dengue, and to identify the range of relevant policy responses and adaptation strategies that have been devised, we performed a scoping review of published review literature. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus and Epistemonikos) were systematically searched for relevant published reviews. Inclusion criteria were: reviews with a systematic search, from 2007 to 2020, in English or French, that addressed climate change impacts and/or adaptation strategies related to malaria and/or dengue. Data extracted included: characteristics of the article, type of review, disease(s) of focus, geographic focus, and nature of the evidence. The evidence was summarized to identify and compare regional evidence for climate change impacts and adaptation measures. Results A total of 32 reviews met the inclusion criteria. Evidence for the impacts of climate change (including climate variability) on dengue was greatest in the Southeast Asian region, while evidence for the impacts of climate change on malaria was greatest in the African region, particularly in highland areas. Few reviews explicitly addressed the implementation of adaptation strategies to address climate change-driven disease transmission, however suggested strategies included enhanced surveillance, early warning systems, predictive models and enhanced vector control. Conclusions There is strong evidence for the impacts of climate change, including climate variability, on the transmission and future spread of malaria and dengue, two of the most globally important vector-borne diseases. Further efforts are needed to develop multi-sectoral climate change adaptation strategies to enhance the capacity and resilience of health systems and communities, especially in regions with predicted climatic suitability for future emergence and re-emergence of malaria and dengue. This scoping review may serve as a useful precursor to inform future systematic reviews of the primary literature.

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The urban environment from the health perspective: the case of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0102-311x2005000300032 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 958-967 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Waleska Teixeira Caiaffa ◽

Maria Cristina de Mattos Almeida ◽

Claúdia Di Lorenzo Oliveira ◽

Amélia Augusta de Lima Friche ◽

Sônia Gesteira e Matos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Urban Environment ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Health Problems ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Vector Borne Diseases ◽

Planning Unit ◽

Asthma Hospitalization ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Health Database ◽

Belo Horizonte

This study aims to determine spatial patterns of mortality and morbidity for five health problems in an urban environment: homicides, adolescent pregnancy, asthma hospitalization, and two vector-borne diseases, dengue and visceral leishmaniasis. All events were obtained through the city health database and geoprocessed using residential addresses and 80 planning units consisting of census tracts. We used thematic maps, proportionate mortality/morbidity ratios by planning unit, and the overlapped rank of the 20th worse planning unit rates for each event. A spatial pattern of high rates of homicides, proportion of young mothers, and hospitalization due to asthma overlapped in socially and economically disadvantaged areas. For the two vector-borne diseases, high rates with great dispersion were found in underprivileged areas, in contrast with very low rates among higher income areas. The results indicated the coexistence of heavier disease burden for residents of urban areas where poverty and lack of effective public health policies may be modulating social health problems. For the two vector-borne diseases, an environmental intervention in one mosquito-borne disease might be playing a role in the other's incidence.

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