Study on the Consistency of Answers to C.M.I.-Health Questionnaires

Abstract

The consistency of answers to C.M.I.-Health Questionnaires which consist of 207 questions ranging from A to S sections was evaluated using the pairs of answers of girl students in a nursing school obtained through carrying out twice at an interval of a month, the second 207 questions being rearranged at random . The answers to the questions concerning sexual organs section were excluded for the analysis of the consistency. The results showed that the consistency of answers to the questions concerning respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive tract, muscles and bones, skin, nervous system, fatigue, feeling of malaj ustment, anger, tension and thinking and judgement was 22.1, 20.0, 31.8, 11.1, 12.5, 11.1, 12.5, 16.7, 25.0, 22.2, 16.7% respectively. The consistency of answers to all the 197 questions ranging from A to R sections was only 12.2%.