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April 1, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Exploring temporal trends and social disparities in the use of digital health applications examined through two cross-sectional studies in Germany

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SSSarah SchmidtNHNiels HannemannCCCristina Ciupitu-Plath

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Overview

Two cross-sectional studies reveal increased digital health application use and persistent disparities in Germany.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate trends in the use of digital health applications (DHAs) and to examine usage disparities among different population groups.
  • Conducted two cross-sectional online surveys in Germany in 2020 and 2022
  • Assessed usage of specific digital health applications like online services and video consultations
  • Analyzed data using chi-squared tests, U-tests, and logistic regression
  • DHA use increased from 2020 to 2022, especially online services
  • A digital divide persisted, with lower usage among older individuals and those with lower education
  • Higher digital literacy and positive attitudes towards DHAs correlated with increased usage

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Schmidt et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb59f16edfba7beb8763chttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01818-0
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