The evaluation of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) reliability generalization: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) is widely used for detecting psychiatric disorders, but its reliability across different populations remains to be determined.

Objective

This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the reliability of GHQ-12 across varied cultural and demographic settings.

Method

This meta-analysis evaluates the reliability of General Health Questionnaire [GHQ-12]' across diverse populations, employing a systematic search strategy and rigorous inclusion criteria. This meta-analysis evaluates the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) using a pre-registered protocol (CRD42023488436) to ensure unbiased results. Data from 20 studies published between 2016-2023 were analysed using a random-effects model, with quality assessment guided by COSMIN R

SUBMITTER: Wojujutari AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253975 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature