Systematic review of Aedes aegypti control trials suggests publication bias related to author disclosure of conflicts of interest.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmit multiple arboviruses, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever, resulting in a large global disease burden. Vector control remains the key strategy to prevent transmission due to the absence of widely available vaccines or treatments. Many studies evaluate control approaches, yet only a subset are published in peer-reviewed journals. One potential contributor to selective reporting, or publication bias, could be a conflict of interest (COI), defined as employment by a for-profit company conducting the trial, or a financial interest tied to the tool's intellectual property.

Methodology/principal findings

We conducted a systematic literature review of Ae. aegypti control trials from 2010 to 2022 to test the hypothesis t

SUBMITTER: Abdi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829951 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature