Digital Literacy as a Social Determinant of Health Among African Adolescents
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healthcaredigital infrastructureCreator:
OluAfo
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Bet
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This article argues that digital literacy functions as a critical social determinant of health for Africa's 400 million adolescents. Synthesizing evidence from public health, education, and technology studies, it outlines the unique African digital context, the link between digital literacy and health outcomes, and the profound inequities in its distribution. It concludes with a comprehensive call to action for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to prioritize digital literacy as a key strategy for achieving health equity.
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