Facilitators of and barriers to accessing prenatal care services in primary healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Manila, Philippines: a qualitative study

Background: The worldwide impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the healthcare system is evident. Primary healthcare facilities in the Philippines face challenges due to the lack of unified local frameworks that outline strategies and implementation methods for sustaining maternal and child health (MCH) services amid the ongoing pandemic. This study aimed to identify the facilitators and barriers to accessing prenatal care services among pregnant women in primary healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.