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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, with historical research suggesting housing improvements could mitigate transmission.
  • Previous reviews indicated house screening's potential effectiveness, prompting this updated analysis incorporating new evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of housing modifications designed to minimize mosquito exposure on malaria incidence and transmission.
  • To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies on the effectiveness of structural housing interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Searched multiple databases including Cochrane, PubMed, Embase, CAB Abstracts, and LILACS up to May 2022 for relevant trials.
  • Included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cluster-RCTs, and quasi-experimental designs investigating housing modifications and malaria outcomes.
  • Extracted epidemiological and entomological data, assessing risk of bias and certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach.

Main Results:

  • Seven trials (1 RCT, 6 cluster-RCTs) conducted in sub-Saharan Africa met inclusion criteria, primarily assessing screening of openings.
  • House modifications likely reduced malaria parasite prevalence (moderate-certainty) and moderate to severe anemia (high-certainty).
  • Effects on clinical malaria incidence were inconsistent; a potential reduction in indoor mosquito density was observed but with low certainty.

Conclusions:

  • House modifications, particularly screening often combined with insecticides or "lure and kill" devices, are associated with reduced malaria parasite and anemia prevalence.
  • While malaria incidence findings were mixed, these interventions show promise for reducing indoor mosquito populations.
  • Further research may clarify the impact on clinical malaria and optimize intervention strategies.