Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review
Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) continue to represent a global threat, with “old” diseases like malaria, and “emergent” or “re-emergent” ones like Zika, because of an increase in international trade, demographic growth, and rapid urbanization. In this era of globalization, surveilla...
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| description | Abstract Background Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) continue to represent a global threat, with “old” diseases like malaria, and “emergent” or “re-emergent” ones like Zika, because of an increase in international trade, demographic growth, and rapid urbanization. In this era of globalization, surveillance is a key element in controlling VBDs in urban settings, but surveillance alone cannot solve the problem. A review of experiences is of interest to examine other solution elements. The objectives were to assess the different means of VBD surveillance in urban environments, to evaluate their potential for supporting public health actions, and to describe the tools used for public health actions, the constraints they face, and the research and health action gaps to be filled. Main body For this scoping review we searched peer-reviewed articles and grey literature published between 2000 and 2016. Various tools were used for data coding and extraction. A quality assessment was done for each study reviewed, and descriptive characteristics and data on implementation process and transferability were analyzed in all studies. After screening 414 full-text articles, we retained a total of 79 articles for review. The main targets of the articles were arboviral diseases (65.8%) and malaria (16.5%). The positive aspects of many studies fit within the framework of integrated vector management. Public awareness is considered a key to successful vector control programs. Advocacy and legislation can reinforce both empowerment and capacity building. These can be achieved by collaboration within the health sector and with other sectors. Research is needed to develop well designed studies and new tools for surveillance and control. Conclusions The need for surveillance systems in urban settings in both developing and developed countries was highlighted. Countries face the same challenges relating to human, financial, and structural resources. These findings also constitute a wake-up call for governments, academia, funders, and World Health Organization to strengthen control programs and enhance VBD research in urban environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6bfdd3a1b8ef4a50acc59957107572682022-12-22T02:54:06ZengBMCInfectious Diseases of Poverty2049-99572018-09-017111410.1186/s40249-018-0473-9Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping reviewFlorence Fournet0Frédéric Jourdain1Emmanuel Bonnet2Stéphanie Degroote3Valéry Ridde4Infectious Diseases and Vectors Ecology, Genetics, Evolution and Control (MIVEGEC), French National Research Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentInfectious Diseases and Vectors Ecology, Genetics, Evolution and Control (MIVEGEC), French National Research Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentRésiliences, French National Research Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentUniversity of Montreal, Public Health Research InstituteUniversity of Montreal, Public Health Research InstituteAbstract Background Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) continue to represent a global threat, with “old” diseases like malaria, and “emergent” or “re-emergent” ones like Zika, because of an increase in international trade, demographic growth, and rapid urbanization. In this era of globalization, surveillance is a key element in controlling VBDs in urban settings, but surveillance alone cannot solve the problem. A review of experiences is of interest to examine other solution elements. The objectives were to assess the different means of VBD surveillance in urban environments, to evaluate their potential for supporting public health actions, and to describe the tools used for public health actions, the constraints they face, and the research and health action gaps to be filled. Main body For this scoping review we searched peer-reviewed articles and grey literature published between 2000 and 2016. Various tools were used for data coding and extraction. A quality assessment was done for each study reviewed, and descriptive characteristics and data on implementation process and transferability were analyzed in all studies. After screening 414 full-text articles, we retained a total of 79 articles for review. The main targets of the articles were arboviral diseases (65.8%) and malaria (16.5%). The positive aspects of many studies fit within the framework of integrated vector management. Public awareness is considered a key to successful vector control programs. Advocacy and legislation can reinforce both empowerment and capacity building. These can be achieved by collaboration within the health sector and with other sectors. Research is needed to develop well designed studies and new tools for surveillance and control. Conclusions The need for surveillance systems in urban settings in both developing and developed countries was highlighted. Countries face the same challenges relating to human, financial, and structural resources. These findings also constitute a wake-up call for governments, academia, funders, and World Health Organization to strengthen control programs and enhance VBD research in urban environments.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-018-0473-9Vector-borne diseasesSurveillance systemsUrban healthScoping review |
| spellingShingle | Florence Fournet Frédéric Jourdain Emmanuel Bonnet Stéphanie Degroote Valéry Ridde Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review Infectious Diseases of Poverty Vector-borne diseases Surveillance systems Urban health Scoping review |
| title | Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review |
| title_full | Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review |
| title_short | Effective surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action: a scoping review |
| title_sort | effective surveillance systems for vector borne diseases in urban settings and translation of the data into action a scoping review |
| topic | Vector-borne diseases Surveillance systems Urban health Scoping review |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-018-0473-9 |
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