Table 1.
Eligibility criteria for literature review on insecticide resistance of malaria vectors in Iran.
| Attributes | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Date | April 1980 to March 2020 | Pre-1980 publications |
| Geography | Iran | Non-Iranian territories |
| Exposure of interest | - All 8 malaria vectors (Table 3) - Insecticide classes: OC, OP, C, & PY - 2 or 4 insecticides from each class |
- Non-vector malaria mosquitoes - Other insecticide classes, e.g. IGRs |
| Participants | - Adult malaria mosquitoes - WHO modules and dosages |
- Immature mosquito stages - Non-compliant formulations |
| Language | English, Iranian | Foreign manuscripts |
| Peer review | Peer-reviewed literature | Grey and non-peer-reviewed articles |
| Outcome | Consistent WHO-based manner | Self-declared bypassing objective measures |
| Settings | Laboratory- or field-based | Self-devised improper settings |
| Study design | Experimental, analytical | Descriptive, observational |
| Study type | Original papers | Reviews, editorials, letters |
OC, organochlorines; OP, organophosphates; C, carbamates; PY, pyrethroids; IGRs, insect growth regulators; WHO, world health organization.