A systematic review of variables associated with snakebite risk in spatial and temporal analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snakebite is a priority neglected tropical disease, but incidence data are lacking; current estimates rely upon incomplete health facility reports or ad hoc surveys. Spatial analysis methods harness statistical associations between case incidence and spatially varying factors to improve estimates. This systematic review aimed to identify variables associated with snakebite risk in spatial and temporal analyses for inclusion in geospatial studies to improve risk estimation accuracy.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Global Health, PubMed and Web of Science in January 2023 for studies published since 1980 assessing snakebite outcomes and spatially varying factors at the setting level. Study quality was assessed using an adapted Joanna Briggs Institute tool. The results a

SUBMITTER: Collinson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403204 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature