As digital healthcare continues to grow, many marginalized groups, especially young women and LGBTQ+ individuals in low- and middle-income countries, experience complex barriers. Despite the promise of accessibility, a significant study reveals that economic hardship, fear of exposure, and family surveillance hinder access to digital health resources. In countries like Kenya, Colombia, and Ghana, many face critical choices between basic needs and obtaining health advice. This highlights a stark digital divide, where the most vulnerable continue to be sidelined, risking further harm and exclusion.
As healthcare systems go online, they often fail to adequately support those marginalized, particularly young women and LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting the critical digital divide.
Many young women and LGBTQ+ individuals face significant challenges accessing digital healthcare tools, often balancing necessity with the risk of exposure or discrimination.
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