How studies on zoonotic risks in wildlife implement the one health approach – A systematic review

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of infectious diseases at the human-animal interface highlight the global challenge of mitigating zoonotic risks. The One Health approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, urging for holistic and interdiscipli...

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Published in:	One health Vol. 19; p. 100929
Main Authors:	Kuhn, Caroline, Hayibor, Kenneth Mawuta, Acheampong, Ama Twumwaa, Pires, Luciana Salini Abrahão, Costa-Ribeiro, Magda Clara Vieira, Burrone, María Soledad, Vásquez-Almazán, Carlos Roberto, Radon, Katja, Soto, María Teresa Solis, Salini, Abrahão Pires Luciana, Marcia, Adler, Soledad, Burrone María, Vieira, da Costa Ribeiro Magda Clara, Araújo, de Almeida Gustavo, Siqueira, de Carvalho Denise, Paulo, de Tarso Pires, Veronica, Encina Zamorra, Astrid, Garrido Marie, Carolina, Guzmán-Quilo Maria, Caroline, Kuhn, da Cruz, Magalhães Buffon Marilene, Macarena, Mansilla Vivar Pilar, Martin, Mendez Heredia Dennis, Marcela, Perez Morales Fabiana, Fernando, Pinto Navia Carlos, Katja, Radon, de Almeida Tatjana Queiroz, Ribeiro, Teresa, Solis Soto María, Roberto, Vásquez-Almazán Carlos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01-12-2024 Elsevier
Subjects:	Interdisciplinary research One health Wild animals Zoonoses OH JPA UNEP Zoonoses COHERE statement OHHLEP One health EIDs Wild animals FAO MIR WOAH Interdisciplinary research WHO
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Summary:	The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of infectious diseases at the human-animal interface highlight the global challenge of mitigating zoonotic risks. The One Health approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, urging for holistic and interdisciplinary strategies in disease prevention. Despite growing interest, the attention to wildlife in pandemic prevention remains limited. This systematic literature review aims to evaluate recent One Health research on zoonotic diseases and wildlife in terms of study design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participatory approaches. Key questions addressed include the consideration of One Health domains, disciplinary involvement, and the inclusion of non-academic stakeholders. Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed and Web of Science were searched for primary research papers on zoonotic diseases and wildlife from 2018 to 2023. Eligibility criteria included a focus on wildlife, zoonotic diseases, and adoption of the One Health approach. A total of 228 primary research papers were retrieved. Out of these, 105 studies were included in the review. Few studies integrated human, animal, and environmental domains simultaneously in data collection (4.8 %) and knowledge generation (29.5 %). While extensive knowledge was generated for animal health (97.1 %) and human health (84.8 %), environmental health (34.3 %) remained underrepresented. Laboratory methods predominated (82.9 %), with limited integration of social science methodologies (19 %). The majority were epidemiological studies (86.7 %), yet analytical design within these was sparse (17.1 %). Participation of non-academic stakeholders was limited (36.2 % included non-academics; 3.8 % encompassed participative approaches). The synthesis of the domains human, animal and environmental health remained fragmentary in the studies reviewed. Environmental health is underrepresented and the interdisciplinary involvement of social sciences lacks. Neglecting these fields of competence impedes comprehensive understanding of disease dynamics and hampers effective zoonosis prevention strategies. In result, greater inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, along with participatory approaches, are still needed for advancing One Health research.
ISSN:	2352-7714 2352-7714
DOI:	10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100929