Comic books vs. COVID: a novel way to reduce school absences?
NCT ID NCT04859699
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving comic books and videos about COVID-19 safety to students and parents could reduce school absences due to illness. Over 1,000 people from rural Latino communities in Washington state took part. The goal was to see if simple educational materials could help keep schools open safely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- COVID-19 Health Education Comic Books and Videos
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce COVID-19-related school absences in underserved communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or age groups, and the intervention may not change behavior as hoped.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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