What drives the intention to dispense ETC medications without prescription across community pharmacists in Can Tho city, Viet Nam? – A theory-based cross-sectional analysis

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  • Phuc Hung Nguyen1Department of Pharmaceutical Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 179 Nguyen Van Cu street, Can Tho, Vietnam 900000.
  • Phuong Thuy Nguyen2Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 179 Nguyen Van Cu street, Can Tho, Vietnam 900000.
  • Thi My Huong Vo3Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Nguyen Van Cu street, Can Tho, Vietnam 900000.
  • Thi Tuyet Minh Nguyen4Faculty of Basic Sciences, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Nguyen Van Cu street, Can Tho, Vietnam 900000.

Volume 21 Issue 2 Pages 1-10

DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2023.2.2819

Abstract

Objectives: To access determinants of the intent of providing ETC medicines in non-prescription settings in community pharmacists in Can Tho, Vietnam in 2021. Additionally, we aimed to create a new measurement scale of degrees of effect for each factor. Methods: A cross-sectional research was conducted between June and October 2021. A self-administered questionnaire stemmed from the “Theory of Planned Behavior” (TPB), consisting of 24 statements on a 5-point Likert scale was mailed to targeted individuals. Exploratory factor analysis is the major instrument apart from the t-Test and ANOVA statistics. 120 pharmacy personnel working at 120 randomly chosen drugstores in Can Tho. Results: Subjective norms have been found to be the most influential factor, followed by perceived behavior controls, and positive attitudes toward the action of concern. TPB-based model is responsible for approximately 40% of the variance in the willingness to take action. Conclusion: It seems that community pharmacists’ decision toward prescription pharmaceuticals has not been academically attractive. Extra papers are necessary to understand the motives behind the execution of the behavior.

Keywords

  • community pharmacists
  • dispensing practices
  • factor analysis
  • Theory of Planned Behavior
  • Vietnam
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