Introduction
infection, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety
INFECTION, MATERNAL DISTRESS, DISORDERS
Pregnancy, as a critical period of a woman’s life, can be affected by various psychological factors [Given the fundamental role of maternal health during pregnancy on the long-term health of the developing fetus, it is essential to identify prenatal interventions to reduce maternal distress [A study examining the effect of SIT on pregnant women’s anxiety and sleep disorders concluded that this approach significantly reduced sleep disorders and pregnancy anxiety [Consequently, further research is needed in this area. Moreover, in addition to face-to-face therapies, today, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mothers’ reluctance to receive face-to-face therapy regarding the risk of infection, emphasis has been placed on virtual education and therapy. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of virtual and semi-attendance SIT techniques in improving the symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress in pregnant women with psychological distress.