Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use
A study examined the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which the pandemic exacerbated.
Objective
The cross-sectional study aimed to identify digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents and examine heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.
Methods
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.
Author's summary: Study reveals disparities in digital health service use among US youth.
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