The Validation of General Health Questionnaire-28 Tamil Version

Abstract

The aim of the study was to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of self- administered Tamil translated version of the General Health Questionnaire-28 in a school setting. The questionnaire was completed by 40 school students and 10 subject experts. Findings confirmed the face, content and construct validity of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Therefore, it can be recommended for use of measuring mental health status among south Indian adolescents.