Using Social Media to Engage and Enroll Underrepresented Populations: Longitudinal Digital Health Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging digital health research poses roadblocks to the inclusion of historically marginalized populations in research. Exclusion of underresourced communities in digital health research is a result of multiple factors (eg, limited technology access, decreased digital literacy, language barriers, and historical mistrust of research and research institutions). Alternative methods of access and engagement may aid in achieving long-term sustainability of diversified participation in digital health research, ensuring that developed technologies and research outcomes are effective and equitable.

Objective

This study aims to (1) characterize socioeconomic and demographic differences in individuals who enrolled and engaged with different remote, digital, and traditional

SUBMITTER: Harry C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12041823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature