Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use Among US Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A study examined the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background information indicates that sexual minority youth, particularly sexual minority youth of color, face elevated mental health challenges and persistent barriers to care, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Objectives and Methods
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and their intersection.
Methods involved obtaining nationally representative data from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, which included 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 analyzes digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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