Date of Award
Spring 5-4-2021
Degree Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Harry Heiman
Second Advisor
Dr. Antonio Neri
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified existing socioeconomic inequities in the United States while often requiring access to broadband in all aspects of life. Currently, there are significant broadband coverage gaps in the United States, widening a digital divide and leaving many individuals at a disadvantage during a critical public health crisis and beyond. Given its widespread use, broadband access intersects with all the social determinants of health (SDOH), as either a bridge or a barrier. Thereby, barriers to broadband access are a major factor contributing to socioeconomic inequities. The goal of this capstone is to discuss the link between broadband access and SDOH, policies to increase broadband coverage, and the need to add broadband access as an all-encompassing element in the SDOH model.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/22783078
Recommended Citation
Habib, Mwoddah, "The Need for Speed: Broadband Access as a Social Determinant of Health." , Georgia State University, 2021.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/22783078
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