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Table 1 Characteristics of studies

From: Impact, economic evaluation, and sustainability of integrated vector management in urban settings to prevent vector-borne diseases: a scoping review

Characteristics

n (%)

Number of studies reviewed

42

 Regiona

  Americas

25 (58.1)

  Africa

8 (18.6)

  Asia

8 (18.6)

  Oceania

2 (4.7)

 Disease concerned

  Dengue

30 (71.4)

  Malaria

8 (19.0)

  Leishmaniasis

2 (4.8)

  Several

2 (4.8)

 Study type

  Quantitative descriptive

21 (50.0)

  Quantitative randomized controlled (trials)

11 (26.2)

  Mixed methods

4 (9.5)

  Quantitative non-randomized

6 (14.3)

 Intervention Type

  Vertical approach

   Educational intervention (EI) for vector control [22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31] and intersectoral activities

22 (52.4)

   EI and road infrastructure modifications with use of slow-release insecticides [32]

   EI with an entomological survey [33]

   EI with periodic visits to houses [34]

   EI with treatment with larvicides, combined with insecticide spraying [35,36,37,38,39]

   EI and spraying with activities to control immature mosquitoes [40]

   Indoor ultra-low volume (ULV) application and EI [41]

   Large-scale installation of insecticide-treated screens and curtains and EI [42]

   Long-lasting insecticide-treated curtains, water container covers, and EI [43, 38]

  Community-based program

   Community-based control [44,45,46,47,48]

20 (47.6)

   Ecosystem and environmental community-based approach [49,50,51,52,53]

   Community-based larviciding program [54,55,56,57,58]

   Community-based approach with window screening, ceilings, and closed eaves [59]

   Community-based intervention with entomological surveillance of vector [60]

   Environmental management, high-resolution aerial photography with ground-based validation [61]

   Mass control of vector in street catch basins and community participation [62]

   Support to program managers with situational information and community involvement [63]

  1. a Some studies were conducted in several countries