The role of comics in public health communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Vis Commun Med
; 43(3): 139-149, 2020 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-640208
ABSTRACT
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe, evolving containment measures have created an unprecedented need for rapid and effective science communication that is able to engage the public in behavioural change on a mass scale. Public health bodies, governments, and media outlets have turned to comics in this time of need and found a natural and capable medium for responding to the challenge. Comics have been used as a vehicle to present science in graphic narratives, harnessing the power of visuals, text, and storytelling in an engaging format. This perspective paper explores the emerging role and research supporting comics as a public health tool during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Health Communication
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Graphic Novels as Topic
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Vis Commun Med
Journal subject:
Photography
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
17453054.2020.1761248
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