The prevalence of the 15 symptoms forming the Common Symptoms in General Practice scale (CSGP) (n=397)
|
Almost daily (2 pts) n (%) |
Weekly (1 pt) n (%) |
Monthly/ never (0 pts) n (%) | ||
| 1 | Heartburn | 17 (4.3) | 23 (5.8) | 357 (89.9) |
| 2 | Stomach pain | 16 (4.0) | 27 (6.8) | 354 (89.2) |
| 3 | Palpitation | 11 (2.8) | 30 (7.6) | 356 (89.7) |
| 4 | Breathing disorder | 12 (3.0) | 11 (2.8) | 374 (94.2) |
| 5 | Listlessness | 15 (3.8) | 23 (5.8) | 359 (90.4) |
| 6 | Irritability | 28 (7.1) | 85 (21.4) | 284 (71.5) |
| 7 | Restlessness | 20 (5.0) | 34 (8.6) | 343 (86.4) |
| 8 | Nervousness/anxiety | 27 (6.8) | 47 (11.8) | 323 (81.4) |
| 9 | Depression | 16 (4.0) | 25 (6.3) | 356 (89.7) |
| 10 | Headache | 25 (6.3) | 58 (14.6) | 314 (79.1) |
| 11 | Tiredness | 81 (20.4) | 114 (28.7) | 202 (50.9) |
| 12 | Muscular tension | 74 (18.6) | 55 (13.9) | 268 (67.5) |
| 13 | Chest pain | 12 (3.0) | 17 (4.3) | 368 (92.7) |
| 14 | Low back pain | 59 (14.9) | 28 (7.1) | 310 (78.1) |
| 15 | Pain in the joints | 92 (23.2) | 48 (12.1) | 257 (64.7) |
| (for example, shoulder, knee) |