The application of environmental management methods in combating dengue: a systematic review

Among several vector control methods commonly used, environmental management is one of the control measures to mitigate dengue in such vulnerable communities. Since there is no curative treatment for dengue yet, targeted environmental and ecosystem management is increasingly relevant. Hence, this re...

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Published in:International journal of environmental health research 2023-11, Vol.33 (11), p.1148-1167
Main Authors: Mahmud, Mohd Amierul Fikri, Abdul Mutalip, Mohd Hatta, Lodz, Noor Aliza, Muhammad, Eida Nurhadzira, Yoep, Norzawati, Hasim, Mohd Hazrin, Abdul Rahim, Faizul Akmal, Aik, Joel, Rajarethinam, Jayanthi, Muhamad, Nor Asiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aedes
Aquatic insects
Community involvement
Control methods
dengue
dengue control
Dengue fever
Ecosystem management
Environmental management
Intervention
Management methods
Population density
Reduction
vector control
Vector-borne diseases
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Summary:Among several vector control methods commonly used, environmental management is one of the control measures to mitigate dengue in such vulnerable communities. Since there is no curative treatment for dengue yet, targeted environmental and ecosystem management is increasingly relevant. Hence, this review was conducted to identify the effectiveness of environmental management intervention strategy to reduce dengue cases. We searched PUBMED, CENTRAL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, CIJE, WHO ICTRP, and ClinicalTrials.gov up to January 2021. A total of 521 articles were screened. Only 16 studies were included in this review. There were 6 studies that applied all three types of environmental management interventions (manipulation, modification and behavior), 8 studies applied two types of interventions (manipulation and behavior) and 2 studies applied one type of intervention (manipulation or behavior). All included studies reported reduction of Aedes entomological indices. The studies showed reduction in dengue cases and density of Aedes population through environmental interventions. It is recommended for the health authority to incorporate environmental management intervention in dengue control activities and enhanced the community involvement to ensure sustainability with high impact on dengue reduction.
ISSN:0960-3123
1369-1619
DOI:10.1080/09603123.2022.2076815