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 examines 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.
The study utilized nationally representative data from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, comprising 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.
- Objective: Identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Examine heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and their intersection.
Author's summary: This study investigates digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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