Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use
A cross-sectional analysis of a national survey explores the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background
Sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Objective
This study aims to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents and examine disparities by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.
- Nationally representative data were obtained from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (N=7705).
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: Digital health disparities affect US youth during the pandemic.
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