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Date Published: 31/08/2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.58490/ctump.2023i62.621
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No. 62 (2023)
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Nguyen, P. V., Hoang, T. N. V., Nguyen, D. T. Q., Tran, V. L., Nguyen, T. T. H., & Nguyen, P. T. (2023). ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PASSION FOR ACTIVITIES OF DRUG RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS IN DONG THAP PROVINCE IN 2021-2022. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 62, 65-75. https://doi.org/10.58490/ctump.2023i62.621

ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PASSION FOR ACTIVITIES OF DRUG RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS IN DONG THAP PROVINCE IN 2021-2022

Phu Vinh Nguyen1,, Thy Nhac Vu Hoang1, Doan Thao Quyen Nguyen1, Van Luom Tran2, Thi Thanh Hang Nguyen2, Phu Toan Nguyen3
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
2 Health Department of Dong Thap Province
3 Can Tho University of Medicnie and Pharmacy

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread globally, with unprecedented consequences for the health of millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the operations of pharmaceutical retail establishments in community health care. Objective: To analyze the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activities of retail pharmacies in Dong Thap Province during the period 2021-2022. Materials and ethods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through an online survey using Google Forms. Pharmacists responsible for professional duties in various retail pharmacy establishments across Dong Thap Province were surveyed. Results: Out of the 401 participating retail pharmacy establishments, 63.6% did not experience temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the phase without community transmission (F0), 76.3% of pharmacists consistently wore medical masks while working. When community transmission occurred (F0 detected), 77.8% of retail pharmacies ensured the implementation and adherence to infection control measures. In the outbreak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, 73.8% of retail pharmacies reported a significant increase in the cost of personal hygiene products (hand sanitizers, disinfectants). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmaceutical supply and related medical equipment was influenced by certain characteristics of retail pharmacies, such as years of operation, number of pharmacists, and instances of temporary closure. The study also highlighted the relationship between the impact on operations and the number of temporary closures. Conclusion: The research findings provide initial insights for healthcare management authorities to make more comprehensive and accurate assessments of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the evolving context. This can guide the development of appropriate policies for future stages of COVID-19 prevention and control.

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COVID-19, retail pharmacy, Dong Thap Province, Pharmacists

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