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Review
. 2020 Oct 29;222(Suppl 8):S726-S731.
doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa404.

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

Carl Abelardo T Antonio  1   2 , Amiel Nazer C Bermudez  3   4 , Kim L Cochon  3   5 , Ma Sophia Graciela L Reyes  6   7 , Chelseah Denise H Torres  6 , Sophia Anne S P Liao  6 , Dorothy Jean N Ortega  6 , Abegail Visia Marie C Silang  6   8 , Deinzel R Uezono  6 , Evalyn A Roxas  9   10 , Maria Sonia S Salamat  10
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Review

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

Carl Abelardo T Antonio et al. J Infect Dis. .

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.

Keywords: Delphi technique; consensus; intersectoral collaboration; vector-borne diseases.

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