The prevalence of stress among medical students in Syria and its association with social support: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Chronic stress can interrupt personal life and cause fatigue, inability to concentrate, and irritability. This study aims to determine the prevalence of stress and its associated factors among medical students in Syria and whether social support could be a protective factor against stress.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the faculty of medicine of five Syrian universities.