Digital Health Disparities Among US Youth
A cross-sectional analysis of a national survey explores the intersectional disparities in digital health and mental health service use among US youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Objective
The study aimed to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the pandemic, examining heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.
Methods
Nationally representative data were obtained from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, with a sample size of 7705 participants.
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a shift toward digital health and digital mental health services, making it challenging to understand digital exclusion and the digital divide.
Author's summary: Examining digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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