The digital health divide: Understanding telehealth adoption across racial lines in rural Illinois

Jessica Crowe, Jelena Nikolic-Khatatbeh, Ruopu Li · 2024 · SSM - Population Health

Summary. Rural residents in Southern Illinois adopt telehealth at lower rates than urban residents, with significant racial disparities. Broadband access is a critical barrier—rural areas lack adequate infrastructure. Privacy concerns about data protection deter adoption across all demographic groups. Geographic location and race shape whether people use telehealth to reduce travel and childcare costs.

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Crowe, J., Nikolic-Khatatbeh, J., & Li, R.. (2024). The digital health divide: Understanding telehealth adoption across racial lines in rural Illinois. SSM - Population Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101665

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101665
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: rural-healthcare, broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28