Evidence-based vector control? Improving the quality of vector control trials. Issue 8 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wilson, Anne L.; Boelaert, Marleen; Kleinschmidt, Immo; Pinder, Margaret; Scott, Thomas W.; Tusting, Lucy S.; Lindsay, Steve W.
• Is Part Of: Trends in parasitology. Volume 31:Issue 8(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 380
• Page End: 390
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Parasitology -- Periodicals; Parasitology -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Parasitology; Biology; Parasitologie -- Périodiques; Online resources; 571.999
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2015.04.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-4922

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="spar0005"> <list id="lis0005"> <list-item id="lsti0005"> <label></label> <p id="par0005">Vector control tools can be used to reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0010"> <label></label> <p id="par0010">Well-conducted vector control field trials are essential to inform policy making.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0015"> <label></label> <p id="par0015">However, the evidence base is limited due to poor conduct of vector control studies.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0020"> <label></label> <p id="par0020">We critically assess the state of vector control trials and outline major failings.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0025"> <label></label> <p id="par0025">We provide guidance for more rigorous design and conduct of vector control studies.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>