In addition to greater security, that is, the absence of possible contact with other potentially infectious people, telemedicine provides several other benefits for patients, including saving time and cost on a commute and procedural processes, a higher level of confidentiality, and the availability of any specialists. Regarding doctors and medical staff, they report improved efficiency in their services and, as a result, increased income, as well as better patient follow-up and improved health outcomes [Chironhealth, n.d.].

The use of technology (computers, video, phone, messaging) and medical software makes it easier and cheaper for patients to manage their health with increasing levels of chronic disease. Patients with such diseases need frequent tests, medical checks, dietary advice, and other emergency care. Enabling patients to use telemedicine for these services eases the burden of a chronic illness and increases the likelihood that the patient will comply with follow-up instructions. The use of a dedicated post-hospital follow-up program for patients with heart failure reduced the number of readmissions within 30 days by 73% [Smith, 2015].

At its simplest, a teleconference can be an interactive audio conference with people at two or more locations communicating over a speakerphone. With more equipment and special arrangements, a teleconference also can be a video conference, in which the participants can see each other.

Telecommunication systems support teleconferences by providing audio, video and data services. Participants communicate with teleconference platforms using devices such as desktop computers, tablets, smartphones and laptops. Teleconferences were initially conducted through telephone lines and were limited to audio; however, now it is more common for teleconferences to be conducted online or using voice over IP (VoIP).

Types of teleconferencing

Teams in an organization have the option to conduct teleconferencing through multiple means, including the following:

• Audio teleconferencing. These voice-only calls are conducted similar to normal telephone calls but can support up to 100 participants.

• Video teleconferencing. This form of teleconferencing combines live visual and audio mediums. Depending on the vendor, video conferencing can support over 100 participants. Users in the meeting can use features such as screen sharing or file sharing.

• Web teleconferencing. A web teleconference is an umbrella term that describes teleconference services or mediums provided online, which includes web meetings, webinars and webcasts. A video conference is, therefore, a type of teleconference.

Video conferencing is a communication technology that connects two or more users wherever they are located. With video conferencing, people can communicate using integrated audio and video and collaborate on shared files and documents.

Audio conferencing is a technology that allows people to communicate with each other using only their voices. This technology is often used for business or personal purposes.

Web conferencing is a technology that allows people to communicate with each other using their computers. This technology is often used for business or educational purposes.

To organize a video meeting, all you need is a webcam, microphone, monitor or other video and audio display device. An ordinary PC with connected audio/video devices is excellent for this process.

A teleconference is a video meeting for a large number of users united by a common topic or issue. Messages in teleconference mode can be exchanged in real time, through various audio and/or video communication systems, as well as through email clients.

.Room-Based Video Conferencing Technology

Room-based technology is typically a hardware solution that is installed and configured in conference rooms. For successful work in small and medium-sized conference rooms, this technology is equipped with sensitive microphones and wide-angle PTZ cameras.

Codec is a technology for compressing video to a size suitable for streaming while discarding unnecessary data. Video is shrunk for storage and transmission and then unpacked for viewing. This technology allows you to turn a browser into a video conferencing terminal

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and other infectious diseases, doctors can use telehealth appointments to prescreen patients for possible infectious disease. It also saves sick people from having to come in to the office. Less exposure to other people’s germs helps everyone, especially those who are chronically ill, pregnant, elderly or immunocompromised.

Better Assessment

Telemedicine can give some specialty practitioners an advantage because they can see you in your home environment. For example, allergists may be able to identify clues in your surroundings that cause allergies. Neurologists and physical and occupational therapists can observe you and assess your ability to navigate and take care of yourself in your home. Telemedicine is also a good way to get mental health assessment and counseling.

Family Connections

When consulting with your doctor, it’s always good to have a family member who can help you provide information, ask questions and take note of your doctor’s answers. If that person lives out of town, or even across the country, telemedicine can loop your family member in on the virtual visit if you authorize it.

Primary Care and Chronic Condition Management

Regular visits with primary care practitioners such as those specializing in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics, are essential to your family’s health. Telemedicine makes it easy to connect with a doctor or nurse practitioner. Some systems are set up so that new patients can get an appointment with the next available practitioner, which can save time.

While we understand that the use of educational technologies in higher education teaching and learning activities is still in its infancy in Ethiopia, ICT instructional use is critical to both faculty and student success and development [9]. In education, the use of ICT to improve or support learning and teaching has grown increasingly significant [10, 11]. For several decades, many authors have argued that ICT as educational devices facilitate the adaptation of teaching to each student [9, 12]. Although it is widely assumed that ICT can empower teachers and students, encourage change, and nurture the development of ‘twenty-first century skills, data to back up these claims is still scarce ( [9], Https://www.infodev.org/innovationandEntrepreneurship). ICT in health care, and both educational opportunities and assistance for students and health care professionals have expanded [13, 14]. The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant impact on all aspects of schooling, particularly in light of existing social distancing norms. Medical educators are employing a variety of information and communication technology (ICT) methods to maintain medical education in the face of the pandemic. The majority of medical educators use university websites and online collaboration technologies to disseminate study materials [15, 16].

Computer technology and digital world have revolutionized the way people live, work, development and distribution of knowledge and power around the world (Https://learningportal.iiep.unesco.org/en.learning portal,2021). Because the integration of informatics into health science education is becoming necessary in many universities across the world, it is critical to assess health science students’ factors to use computers and ICT technologies [17,18,19]. Expanded usage of eHealth is projected in Ethiopia in the future years, appreciations to new efforts, but these systems must be used properly to accomplish objectives; this is entirely dependent on health science student since they will be professional in few years later [20]. Therefore, the objective this study was to assess utilization of information and Communication technology and its associated factors among undergraduate health science student.