Reliability, validity and dimensionality of the 12-Item General Health Questionnaire among South African healthcare workers

This study validates the GHQ-12's reliability (Cronbach's alpha 0.85) and multidimensional structure (social dysfunction, anxiety/depression, capability, self-efficacy) for screening distress in South African healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This article aims to evaluate the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the 12-Item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) for screening psychological distress among South African healthcare workers.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The GHQ-12's high reliability (Cronbach's alpha 0.85) for assessing psychological distress in South African healthcare workers.
2. The multidimensional structure of the GHQ-12, including factors like social dysfunction, anxiety/depression, capability, and self-efficacy.
3. Gender differences in GHQ-12 scores, with higher distress levels reported among female healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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