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, faced increased mental health challenges and barriers to care.
The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital health and mental health services, making it difficult to understand digital exclusion and the digital divide.
Objective
This cross-sectional study aimed 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.
Methods
Nationally representative data were obtained from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (N=7705).
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Author's summary: Study examines digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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