Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use Among US Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 information highlights that sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Objectives and Methods
The study aims to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the pandemic, examining differences by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.
Data was obtained from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, which includes a nationally representative sample 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: Study examines digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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