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    • The narrative and emotional dimensions of health comics are frequently overlooked.

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    • Main Results:

    • Comics can effectively convey factual health information.
    • Narrative elements in comics address psychosocial aspects of illness, such as patient anxieties and social support.
    • Comics offer a unique 'companionship' role, aiding patients in emotional processing.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational comics possess advantages over traditional leaflets due to their narrative potential.
    • Comics can support patients in coping with the emotional and social challenges of a condition.
    • Further empirical research is needed to fully evaluate the benefits of educational comics in patient care and information dissemination.