Background Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 continues to spread globally and in the absence of an effective treatment, the vaccine remains the best hope for controlling this disease. In this study, we seek to find out the extent to which people in Syria accept the Corona vaccine and what are the factors that affect their decision. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Syria during the period from January 3 to March 17, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire was distributed in two phases: The first phase included distributing the questionnaire as a Google Form on social media platforms. In the second phase, a paper version of the questionnaire was handed to patients, their companions, and workers in public hospitals. SPSS v.25 and R v.4.1.1 were used to analyze the data. Pearson Chi-square test and Logistic Regression were used to study the associations between categorical groups. Results Of 7531 respondents, 3505 (46.5%) were males and 4026 (53.5%) were females. 3124 (41.5%) were 18–24 years old. Healthcare workers were participants’ main sources of information (50.9%), followed by Social Media users (46.3%). 2790 (37%) of the participant are willing to be vaccinated, and 2334 (31%) were uncertain about it. Fear of possible side effects was the main reason for the reluctance to take the vaccine 1615 (62.4%), followed by mistrust of the vaccine formula 1522 (58.8%). 2218 (29.5%) participants think COVID-19 poses a major risk to them personally. Vaccination intention was significantly associated with gender, residence, financial status, educational level, and geographic origin. Conclusion This study showed very negatively important results. The study participants Vaccination acceptance rate is almost the lowest when compared to its peers. A Lot of efforts should be made to correct misinformation about the vaccine and answer all questions about it, especially with a health system that has been ravaged by war for 10 years.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is the fastest growing global health emergency of the 21st century. The Middle East and North Africa region have the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world. Since medical students are the pillars of future healthcare systems, their knowledge of the disease must be evaluated, updated, and enhanced appropriately. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Syrian Private University (SPU) in November 2019 on World Diabetes Day in Damascus, during the Syrian war crisis. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 (SPSS Inc., United States). Results: Of the 275 students, 74 (26.9%) were preclinical students and 201 (73%) were clinical students with a mean age of 21.9 (AE3.70) years. 67 (25.0%) are overweight, and 26 (9.7%) are obese. Students revealed a good level of knowledge regarding clinical features, risk factors, and complications; however, a lack of knowledge was noticed in the general information and the diagnostic criteria section. Clinical year students (4th, 5th, 6th) demonstrated higher levels of awareness compared to students in pre-clinical years (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Conclusions: Knowledge and awareness of medical students about diabetes mellitus were found to have some gaps. Health education efforts are required to reinforce its identification and management at all levels, while also encouraging lifestyle modifications among our students.

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Background: Nurses are more predisposed to low back pain (LBP), due to the nature of their work. Its prevalence varies from 62% to 84%. We aimed to reveal low back pain prevalence, and its characteristics, including its relation with depressive symptoms among a sample of Syrian nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 156 female nurses, working at Al Mouwasat hospital, Syria, between July 2021 to July 2022. Demographic data, occupational factors data, and psychological data including the presence of symptoms of depression were collected. The use scales were: the Numerical Rating one to measure pain and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale to measure depression. Results: Out of 156 evaluated nurses, 90 (57.7%) of them have had lower back pain within the last year. 60% suffered from acute mechanical pain. The presence of Low back pain was correlated with physical activity, duration of work (in years), and type of work that include lifting. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was found in 46 (29.5%) nurses. Low back pain was found in 33 (71.7%) of the nurses who had depressive symptoms with a static significance deference as nurses with low back pain are more likely to have depressive symptoms and other factors are also correlated such as the duration of pain. Conclusion: The nursing staff is one of the crucial cornerstones of the Syrian healthcare system, which has been struggling for years. Both low back pain and depressive symptoms were found to be highly prevalent. In nurses who had depressive symptoms, the majority of low back pain was greater, and this difference was statistically significant. This study's findings must be actively addressed, and precautions must be taken.