Publications by authors named "Massa Alfawal"
Background: Managing chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes presents significant challenges, with self-efficacy-one's belief in their ability to manage their health-playing a crucial role. This study investigates the influence of self-efficacy on emotional distress and health outcomes among Type 2 diabetes patients.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Damascus with 336 Type 2 diabetes patients from three healthcare facilities.
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- Breast cancer is a major health issue in Syria, especially among young women, and breast self-examination (BSE) is emphasized as an important method for early detection due to limited access to medical centers for mammograms.
- A cross-sectional study at Damascus University's medical faculties gathered data from 589 female students to assess their knowledge and attitudes toward BSE, using a structured online questionnaire.
- Findings revealed that while most students had heard of BSE, only 57% had a positive attitude towards it, and many feared the implications of breast cancer, indicating a need for better education and awareness efforts.
Introduction: Familial Mediterranean fever is an autoinflammatory autosomal recessive disorder common among individuals of Mediterranean descent. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by peritonitis, pleurisy, pericarditis, and/or arthritis, sometimes accompanied by an erysipelas-like rash. Mimicking manifestation of other inflammatory conditions and the diversity of symptoms leads to insufficient knowledge and understanding.
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