A Review of the Validity of the General Health Questionnaire in Adolescent Populations

Tait, Robert J.; Hulse, Gary Kenneth; Robertson, Suzanne I.

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01028.x

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“…8,12 Although we did not find any study that directly used the CHQ-12 to test distress level in adolescent popula-tion, the CHQ (both the English and Chinese versions) has demonstrated high validity in assessing psychological distress with young and older adolescents in the UK and Hong Kong. 33 In previous studies, 8,12 a CHQ-12 score of 5 defined the cut-off line for high psychological distress. Therefore, in the current study, any individual with a CHQ-12 greater than or equal to 5 was classified in the high psychological distress group, while those with a score of less than 5 formed the low psychological distress group.…”

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The Association Between Psychological Distress and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Chinese High School Students

Cho¹,

Hwang²,

Chen³

2003

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study Design: A cross-sectional nonexperimental study. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms during a 6-month period and explore the contributing factors associated with these symptoms in Chinese senior class high school students. We also explored the relationship between psychological distress and musculoskeletal symptoms in this population. Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms with no underlying identifiable pathology are a management puzzle to medical professionals. Finding the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms is the first step in the prevention of further chronic pain syndromes in young adults. No study, however, has directly measured the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in this population. Investigations of the contributing factors to these symptoms, though rare, can provide information to assist in the prevention of further injuries. Methods: The Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ) and the 12-question version of the Chinese Health Questionnaire (CHQ-12) were randomly distributed to students (n = 550) in 4 different high schools in the Tainan area of Taiwan. Of these, 471 students returned the questionnaires for analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed for means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Chi-square statistics were used for analysis of the association between psychological distress and musculoskeletal symptoms. Results:The most frequent complaints of musculoskeletal symptoms among the adolescent Chinese student population were reported as being located in the following anatomical areas: neck (56%), shoulder (45%), and back (37%). Based on the results from the CHQ-12, all of the participants were divided into 2 groups: a high psychological (CHQ-12 score Ն5) and a low psychological (CHQ-12 score <5) distress group. There were significant differences of prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms between these 2 groups (P<.05), especially for the neck region (P = .003). Conclusion:The results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was high in this adolescent population and demonstrated a certain association with psychological distress. We suggest that surveys of this type may serve as preclinical detectors of future musculoskeletal disorders and may permit early interventions. Developing an intervention that addresses both physical and psychological problems may be beneficial for this population. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2003;33:344-353.

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The Association Between Psychological Distress and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Chinese High School Students

Cho¹,

Hwang²,

Chen³

2003

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…It is designed as a measure of current mental health, but is not a tool for specific diagnosis (Montazeri et al, 2003). While initially designed for adults, a review identified 82 studies in which it has been used with adolescents (Tait et al, 2002). The standardised GHQ-12 was originally divided into three main factors: anxiety; social dysfunction; and loss of confidence (Graetz, 1991).…”

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Social Inclusion and Mental Health of Children with Physical Disabilities in Gaza, Palestine

Nasser

MacLachlan

McVeigh

2017

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“…The GHQ is a validated screener for psychological distress in general population samples of adults (Goldberg et al 1997). Relatively few GHQ validation studies have been conducted with adolescents (Tait et al 2002), but the measure has been shown to have adequate validity with an adolescent sample of 17 year olds using a threshold of 3 for psychological distress (Banks 1983). Within this study, participants were asked to report on their health "over the last few weeks" and respond to each of the 12 items that form the GHQ on a 4-point scale of either (a) better, same, less, or much less than usual; or (b) not at all, no more than usual, somewhat more than usual, or much more than usual.…”

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Psychological Distress, Service Utilization, and Prescribed Medications among Youth with and without Histories of Involvement with Child Protective Services

Hamilton

Paglia‐Boak

Wekerle

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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The objective of this study was to examine differences in psychological distress, service utilization, and prescriptions for medications between adolescents with histories of family involvement with child protective services (CPS) and adolescents without such involvement. Data on 3,497 students were obtained from the 2009 cycle of the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey, a province-wide school-based survey of 7th to 12th graders. All analyses adjusted for the complex sample design. Results indicated that individuals who reported histories of family involvement with CPS were more likely to report elevated risk of psychological distress, had a greater number of visits to doctors and other professionals for mental health concerns, and were more likely to have been prescribed medications for depression or anxiety than individuals with no involvement with CPS. These results suggest a need for greater research on service utilization and prescription medications among individuals with histories of family involvement with CPS.

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A Review of the Validity of the General Health Questionnaire in Adolescent Populations

Cited by 54 publications

References 46 publications

The Association Between Psychological Distress and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Chinese High School Students

The Association Between Psychological Distress and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Experienced by Chinese High School Students

Social Inclusion and Mental Health of Children with Physical Disabilities in Gaza, Palestine

Psychological Distress, Service Utilization, and Prescribed Medications among Youth with and without Histories of Involvement with Child Protective Services

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