Recommendations for Intersectoral Collaboration for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Results From a Modified Delphi Process

Abstract Background Intersectoral collaboration in the context of the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases has been broadly described in both the literature and the current global strategy by the World Health Organization. Our aim was to develop a framework that will distill the currently...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 2020-10, Vol.222 (Supplement_8), p.S726-S731
Main Authors: Antonio, Carl Abelardo T, Bermudez, Amiel Nazer C, Cochon, Kim L, Reyes, Ma Sophia Graciela L, Torres, Chelseah Denise H, Liao, Sophia Anne S P, Ortega, Dorothy Jean N, Silang, Abegail Visia Marie C, Uezono, Deinzel R, Roxas, Evalyn A, Salamat, Maria Sonia S
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Language:English
Subjects:
Collaboration
Communicable Disease Control - methods
Consensus
Delphi method
Delphi Technique
Disease prevention
Health Policy
Humans
Infectious diseases
Intersectoral Collaboration
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Supplement
Vector Borne Diseases - prevention & control
Vector-borne diseases
Vectors (Biology)
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Summary:Abstract Background Intersectoral collaboration in the context of the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases has been broadly described in both the literature and the current global strategy by the World Health Organization. Our aim was to develop a framework that will distill the currently known multiple models of collaboration. Methods Qualitative content analysis and logic modeling of data abstracted from 69 studies included in a scoping review done by the authors were used to develop 9 recommendation statements that summarized the composition and attributes of multisectoral approaches, which were then subjected to a modified Delphi process with 6 experts in the fields of health policy and infectious diseases. Results Consensus for all statements was achieved during the first round. The recommendation statements were on (1–3) sectoral engagement to supplement government efforts and augment public financing; (4) development of interventions for most systems levels; (5–6) investment in human resource, including training; (7–8) intersectoral action to implement strategies and ensure sustainability of initiatives; and (9) research to support prevention and control efforts. Conclusions The core of intersectoral action to prevent vector-borne diseases is collaboration among multiple stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives at multiple levels of intervention.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/jiaa404