ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2018
Use of health promotion manga to encourage physical activity and healthy eating in Japanese patients with metabolic syndrome: a case study.
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- Graphic medicine in academic health science library collections.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2025Article
- Emotional experiences of reading health educational manga encouraging behavioral changes: a non-randomized controlled trial.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe present case study investigated the feasibility of using manga (Japanese-style comic books) to promote physical activity and healthy eating behavior in Japanese patients with metabolic syndrome.
methodsA one-arm pre-post intervention was conducted in a Japanese suburban community. Twenty participants with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome were recruited via health checkups. Health promotion manga were developed by the researcher, a publishing specialist, and a professional illustrator. We measured participants' self-reported physical activity, eating behavior, and psychological readiness to change toward engaging in healthy behavior.
resultsAt 1 month after the intervention there were no significant differences in physical activity scores, but small positive changes in vigorous (
conclusionsThis study demonstrates that manga interventions have potential to encourage healthy eating in patients with metabolic syndrome.
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