Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Adolescent
health
literacy
is
critical
for
navigating
the
complex
landscape
of
modern
healthcare
and
making
informed
decisions
that
influence
long-term
outcomes.
This
comprehensive
review
synthesizes
current
research
on
integrating
digital
tools
interactive
learning
approaches
to
enhance
among
adolescents.
We
explore
use
technologies,
such
as
mobile
apps
virtual
reality,
which
cater
preferences
this
tech-savvy
generation,
offering
personalized
accessible
information.
The
effectiveness
methodologies,
including
simulations
role-playing,
also
examined,
highlighting
their
potential
increase
engagement
retention
health-related
knowledge.
address
importance
mental
role
social
media
peer
education
in
disseminating
information
effectively.
Our
identifies
gaps
literature,
particularly
need
studies
consider
outcomes
impact
socioeconomic
cultural
factors
initiatives.
propose
a
multidimensional
approach
incorporates
innovative
technologies
methods
meet
diverse
needs
adolescents
various
contexts.
findings
suggest
an
integrated
approach,
literacy,
essential
developing
programs
are
both
informative
engaging
Health Promotion International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
40(2)
Published: March 5, 2025
Adolescents
globally
are
calling
for
high-quality
digital
services
to
support
and
improve
their
health
well-being.
Digital
technologies
playing
an
increasing
role
in
healthcare
whilst
today's
adolescents
have
been
exposed
media
since
birth,
there
unique
challenges
use
that
must
be
considered.
This
review
aims
synthesize
the
literature
on
adolescent
promotion
era.
It
provides
evidence
from
perspectives
identifies
community-based
'digital
only'
settings
hold
scope
further
research
advance
field.
The
article
recommends
when
working
with
develop
tools,
we
should
look
youth
engagement
frameworks
relevant
context.
Secondly,
it
demands
stronger
governance
over
protect
adolescents,
allowing
safe
access.
Finally,
demonstrates
how
listening
may
help
address
emerging
determinants
of
avoid
exacerbating
disparities.
powerful
advocates
make
global
change.
Stakeholders
across
research,
policy
practice
examine
they
incorporate
voices
drive
change
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 1, 2025
Objective
Colombia's
mental
health
system
is
plagued
by
significant
shortages
in
services
and
professionals.
Digital
technologies
enable
access
to
information
care,
overcoming
barriers
related
systemic
limitations,
geographic
location,
cost
stigma.
This
paper
aims
characterise
the
sample
of
Colombians
who
sought
telecounselling
support
through
Mentes
Colectivas,
a
web-based
counselling
platform.
Methods
Participants
provided
basic
demographics
completed
Kessler
6
track
psychological
distress.
Counsellors
collected
about
participants’
level
functional
impairment,
presenting
problems,
warning
signs
session
attendance.
Descriptive
statistics
were
used
sample.
A
range
inferential
analyse
group
differences
based
on
age
session,
explore
associations
within
clinical
presentations,
examine
predictors
attendance
between
episodes
care.
Results
total
6442
participants
(mean
=
33.6
years;
78.5%
female)
attended
an
initial
with
35.7%
returning
for
at
least
one
follow-up
session.
average
reported
moderate
levels
distress,
young
people
reporting
significantly
higher
distress
relative
adults
older
adults.
Symptoms
anxiety
depression
sleep
disturbances
most
common.
Conclusions
research
confirms
feasibility
Colectivas
promote
help-seeking
self-management
across
lifespan
Colombia.
have
potential
play
vital
role
increasing
equity
care
Colombian
population,
improving
functioning
as
well
potentially
strengthening
families
communities.
Health Promotion International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(2)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Although
digital
health
promotion
(DHP)
technologies
for
young
people
are
increasingly
available
in
low-
and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs),
there
has
been
insufficient
research
investigating
whether
existing
ethical
policy
frameworks
adequate
to
address
the
challenges
promote
technological
opportunities
these
settings.
In
an
effort
fill
this
gap
as
part
of
a
larger
project,
November
2022,
we
conducted
workshop
Cape
Town,
South
Africa,
entitled
‘Unlocking
Potential
Digital
Health
Promotion
Young
People
Low-
Middle-Income
Countries’.
The
brought
together
25
experts
from
areas
ethics,
youth
engagement,
technology
development,
predominantly
sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA),
explore
their
views
on
ethics
governance
potential
pathways
DHP
LMICs.
Using
World
Café
method,
participants
contributed
(i)
advantages
barriers
associated
with
LMICs,
(ii)
availability
relevance
regulatory
(iii)
translation
principles
into
policies
implementation
practices
required
by
policies,
within
context
SSA.
Our
thematic
analysis
ensuing
discussion
revealed
willingness
foster
such
if
they
prove
safe,
do
not
exacerbate
inequalities,
put
at
center
subject
appropriate
oversight.
addition,
our
work
led
fundamental
form
roadmap
ethically
aligned
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. e51376 - e51376
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Background
Digital
mental
health
interventions
(DMHIs)
are
increasingly
recognized
as
potential
solutions
for
adolescent
health,
particularly
in
low-
and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs).
The
United
Nations’
Sustainable
Development
Goals
universal
coverage
instrumental
tools
achieving
all.
Within
this
context,
understanding
the
design,
evaluation,
well
barriers
facilitators
impacting
engagement
with
care
through
DMHIs
is
essential.
Objective
This
scoping
review
aims
to
provide
insights
into
current
landscape
of
adolescents
LMICs.
Methods
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
methodology
was
used,
following
recommendations
PRISMA-ScR
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
Extension
Scoping
Reviews).
Our
search
strategy
incorporated
3
key
concepts:
population
"adolescents,"
concept
"digital
interventions,"
context
"LMICs."
We
adapted
various
databases,
including
ACM
Library,
APA
PsycINFO,
Cochrane
Google
Scholar
(including
gray
literature),
IEEE
Xplore,
ProQuest,
PubMed
(NLM),
ScienceDirect,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
articles
were
screened
against
a
specific
eligibility
criterion
from
January
2019
March
2024.
Results
analyzed
20
papers
focusing
on
conditions
among
adolescents,
such
depression,
well-being,
anxiety,
stigma,
self-harm,
suicide
ideation.
These
delivered
diverse
formats,
group
delivery
self-guided
interventions,
support
professionals
or
involving
lay
professionals.
study
designs
evaluation
encompassed
range
methodologies,
randomized
controlled
trials,
mixed
methods
studies,
feasibility
studies.
Conclusions
While
there
have
been
notable
advancements
LMICs,
research
base
remains
limited.
Significant
knowledge
gaps
persist
regarding
long-term
clinical
benefits,
maturity
readiness
LMIC
digital
infrastructure,
cultural
appropriateness,
cost-effectiveness
across
heterogeneous
settings.
Addressing
these
necessitates
large-scale,
co-designed,
culturally
sensitive
DMHI
trials.
Future
work
should
address
this.
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Objective
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness
of
digital
health
interventions
compared
standard
care
in
promoting
exclusive
breastfeeding
(EBF)
among
postpartum
women
low-and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs).
Methods
The
PRISMA
guidelines
reporting
were
followed
for
searching
four
databases
and
screening
following
eligibility
criteria:
articles
presenting
interventions,
conducted
as
randomized
control
trials
(RCTs),
quasi-experimental,
or
mixed-method
studies,
on
EBF
duration
early
initiation
breastfeeding,
published
English
language
included.
Results
Of
1595
screened,
only
10
between
2013
2023
met
criteria.
Most
studies
from
Nigeria
(n
=
3),
with
others
Kenya,
South
Africa,
Ethiopia,
China,
India,
Lebanon.
Six
RCTs,
quasi-experimental.
meta-analysis
shows
significantly
increase
duration,
strongest
effects
at
6
months
(odds
ratio
(OR)
2,1.66–2.40),
by
5,
3,
2,
1
month
postpartum,
including
initial
feed.
Conclusion
suggests
have
potential
enhance
practices
mothers
LMICs.
For
future
research,
it
is
essential
consider
accessibility,
delivery
intervention,
healthcare
professional
collaboration,
sustainable
development
