Using the GHQ-12 to screen for mental health problems among primary care patients: psychometrics and practical considerations

Using the GHQ-12 to screen for mental health problems among primary care patients: psychometrics and practical considerations

Abstract Background This study explores the factor structure of the Indonesian version of the GHQ-12 based on several theoretical perspectives and determines the threshold for optimum sensitivity and specificity. Through a focus group discussion, we evaluate the practicality of the GHQ-12 as a scree...

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Main Authors: S. G. Anjara, C. Bonetto, T. Van Bortel, C. Brayne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Mental health
Primary care
Screening
Psychometrics
Indonesia
Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-020-00397-0

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