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Table 1 Characteristics of studies
| 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] | |
