General Health Questionnaire Scoring

General health questionnaire scoring refers to a specialized method of measuring changes or results based on the findings or data provided in a general health questionnaire. It is an effective evaluation tool that can be used to measure the extent of a particular condition. The research carried out through a general health questionnaire can provide valid information that can be quantified in terms of the scores that are a reflection of changes or the impact made on a person’s health status. General health questionnaire scoring helps to evaluate the estimation of a GHQ score in the process of gathering data and analyzing it.

Sample General Health Questionnaire Scoring

Please answer as many questions as possible.

How has your health been recently?

a)    Normal

b)    No change

c)     Better

d)    Worse

What is your need for medication?

a)    No need

b)    Low need

c)     Relatively high need

d)    Extremely high need

Have you experienced any headaches recently?

a)    Yes

b)    Mild headaches

c)     No

Do you sleep well?

For this and the rest of the questions below answer with Sometimes, Most of the time, Constantly or Never

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Is it easy for you to stay asleep?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Do you feel ill in any way?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Do you ever feel anxious?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Do you have mood swings?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Do you feel nervous?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________

Are you busy?

a.____________

b.___________

c. ___________

d.___________