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| Title |
Are topical insect repellents effective against malaria in endemic populations? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Malaria Journal, November 2014
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| DOI | 10.1186/1475-2875-13-446 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Anne L Wilson, Vanessa Chen-Hussey, James G Logan, Steve W Lindsay |
| Abstract |
Recommended vector control tools against malaria, such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), mainly target mosquitoes that rest and feed on human hosts indoors. However, in some malaria-endemic areas, such as Southeast Asia and South America, malaria vectors primarily bite outdoors meaning that LLINs and IRS may be less effective. In these situations the use of topical insect repellents may reduce outdoor biting and morbidity from malaria. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy of topical insect repellents against malaria. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 16 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 13% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 13% |
| Rwanda | 1 | 6% |
| Australia | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown | 10 | 63% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 8 | 50% |
| Scientists | 5 | 31% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 13% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 6% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 157 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 1% |
| Tanzania, United Republic of | 1 | <1% |
| Cameroon | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Belgium | 1 | <1% |
| Thailand | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 150 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 31 | 20% |
| Student > Master | 23 | 15% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 19 | 12% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 8% |
| Student > Bachelor | 12 | 8% |
| Other | 27 | 17% |
| Unknown | 33 | 21% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 35 | 22% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 31 | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 9 | 6% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 5% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 8 | 5% |
| Other | 28 | 18% |
| Unknown | 38 | 24% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 13. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 22 November 2023.
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#2,797,130
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#579
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#37,155
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#11
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