Table 2

Factor structure of the GHQ-12 using principal component analysis with oblique rotation solution


Factor 1
Factor 2

GHQ-12 Items


1. Able to concentrate
0.57
-
2. Lost much sleep
-
0.69
3. Playing useful part
0.81
-
4. Capable of making decisions
0.56
-
5. Under stress
-
0.68
6. Could not overcome difficulties
-
0.62
7. Enjoy normal activities
0.57
0.46
8. Face up to problems
0.64
-
9. Feeling unhappy and depressed
-
0.64
10. Losing confidence
0.62
-
11. Thinking of self as worthless
0.79
-
12. Feeling reasonably happy
-
0.56

Montazeri et al. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2003 1:66   doi:10.1186/1477-7525-1-66