Cross-sectional survey of factors influencing treatment adherence in elderly cancer patients in rural mountainous Guangyuan, China

Table 4 Correlation analysis between Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form 34 dimension scores and 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale total score

Need dimension	Correlation coefficient (r) with MMAS-8 total	P value	Correlation strength	Correlation evaluation
Health information needs	-0.324	0.001	Moderate negative	Higher needs, lower adherence
Psychological needs	-0.287	0.004	Moderate negative	Higher needs, lower adherence
Physical and daily living needs	-0.351	< 0.001	Moderate negative	Higher needs, lower adherence
Care and support needs	-0.298	0.003	Moderate negative	Higher needs, lower adherence
Sexuality needs	-0.158	0.116	Weak negative	Not statistically significant
Overall supportive care needs	-0.336	< 0.001	Moderate negative	Higher needs, lower adherence

MMAS-8: 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale.