Telehealth Consultation Services Availment among High-Risk Pregnant Women

High-risk pregnancies, defined by complications such as hypertension, diabetes, and preterm labor, require frequent monitoring and timely intervention to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and the fetus. Telehealth consultation services have emerged as a critical component in modern healthcare, particularly in managing high-risk pregnancies. A descriptive study was utilized to determine the effectiveness of telehealth consultation services availed among high-risk pregnant women in the City of Balanga, Bataan, Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents in the study were the high-risk pregnant women in the City of Balanga City Bataan in the year 2021-2022, specifically in the barangays of Puerto Rivas, Dangcol, Bani, and Cataning with total of 266 participated via purposive sampling. Gathered data were then computed using frequency, weighted mean, and ranking. Result revealed that the telehealth consultation services availed among high-risk pregnant women is very high effectiveness (M=3.35). Moreover, empathy from telehealth provider (f=90.2) considered a concern pertaining to telehealth consultation. These findings highlighted the barriers and opportunities to achieve effective and patient-centered communication with the continued integration of telehealth in prenatal care delivery. It is important to address the unique needs of this population during the pandemic and as healthcare increasingly adopts a telehealth practices in order to improve the extent of services in the community.