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Journal of Health Communication
International Perspectives
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A Meta-analysis of Narrative Game-based Interventions for Promoting Healthy Behaviors

Chun ZhouDepartment of Communication, College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Aurora OccaDepartment of Communication, College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5311-144X
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Soyoon KimDepartment of Communication Studies, School of Communication, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Susan MorganDepartment of Communication Studies, School of Communication, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8403-9484
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Pages 54-65 | Published online: 12 Dec 2019

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