Validation of the short form of the Spanish hypertension quality of life questionnaire (MINICHAL) for Portuguese (Brazil).

Background: The assessment of quality of life has been considered an essential parameter in understanding the impact of arterial hypertension.

Objective: To translate into portuguese, cross-culturally adapt and validate the questionnaire specific for the assessment of quality of life known as "Mini Cuestionario de Calidad de Vida en Hipertensión Arterial" (MINICHAL).

Methods: Two independent translations of MINICHAL were made into brazilian portuguese.