Comic books vs. COVID: a novel way to reduce school absences?
NCT ID NCT04859699
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
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.
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
What this could mean
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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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