@article{oai:nagasaki-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00027890, author = {Dat, Truong Van and Tran, Trung Dinh and My, Nguyen Thao and Nguyen, Tran Thi Hong and Quang, Nguyen Nhat Anh and Tra Vo Nguyen, Mi and Hong Ngoc Vo, Phuc and Ho, Thanh-Tam and Manh Nguyen, Cuong and Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Tram and Lac-Thuy, Nguyen-Huu and Nguyen, Nga TQ. and Thi Trinh, Dieu-Thuong and Nguyen-Thi, Hai-Yen and Huy, Nguyen Tien}, issue = {2}, journal = {Journal of Pharmacy Technology}, month = {Feb}, note = {Introduction: Telepharmacy, the application of information and communication technologies in healthcare services, has been adopted in many countries to provide patients with pharmaceutical care. However, it has yet to be widely used in Vietnam. This study was conducted to assess the current status of use and the factors associated with the willingness to use telepharmacy of pharmacists in Vietnam. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February to July 2021; 414 pharmacists were recruited to fill in an online survey. Results: Overall, 86.7% of participants have used telepharmacy application and 87.2% of them were willing to apply telepharmacy in pharmacy practice. According to our multivariate analysis, the level of readiness was associated with positive attitude (odds ratio [OR] = 4.67; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.26-9.66), and a good behavior (OR = 11.34; 95% CI: 3.84-33.45). Discussion: Developing a telepharmacy system with appropriate features is essential to meet the requirements of pharmacy practice amid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic., Journal of Pharmacy Technology, 38(2), pp.106-114; 2022}, pages = {106--114}, title = {Pharmacists’ Perspectives on the Use of Telepharmacy in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam}, volume = {38}, year = {2022} }