2017-06-302026-03-272017-06-301983Juan Carlos Bautista Ramírez0033-2917https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291700050984https://repositorio.inprf.gob.mx/handle/123456789/6730This paper reports the factor structure of the symptoms comprising the GHQ when it is administered in the general practice service of a hospital. Two shorter versions are proposed: one with 6 scales and 30 items, and the other with 4 scales and 28 items. The latter is compared with the 28-item English version. Preliminary data concerning the validity of the scales are presented. In a comparison of the screening potentiality of the 60- and 28-item versions, no significant differences were found.engacceso cerradoarticle2Instituto Mexicano de Psiquiatría355-361Inglaterra13Mental health serviceMexicoPsychiatryServicio de salud mentalMéxicoPsiquiatríaAdolescentAdultFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansMaleMass Screening-StandardsMental Disorders-EpidemiologyMexicoMiddle AgedOutpatients-PsychologyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsQuestionnaires