The role of self-efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes and emotional well-being: a cross sectional study.

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.

Awareness and knowledge of familial Mediterranean fever among medical scope students in Syrian universities: A cross-sectional study.

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.