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Behavioural motivations of treatment refusal need to be elucidated for better cancer care. Using Q-methodology, a mixed methods research approach, we explored behavioural motivations of treatment refusal in individuals diagnosed with cancer.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Thirty-nine individuals (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200939; age\u2009=\u200949.2\u2009\u00b1\u200912.2\u00a0years) were recruited from Australia, the UK, and the USA, who had refused cancer treatment within the past decade. Participants completed an online demographic questionnaire and a Q-sort activity which required the organisation and ranking of 44 statements on potential treatment refusal motivations. Q-sort data were analysed with an inverted factor analysis. Compositive Q-sorts, distinguishing statements, and demographic data facilitated interpretation of the resulting factors.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Eight factors, accounting for 66% of total variance, were identified and interpreted. The eight factors were as follows: (1) I was not motivated by my health status, (2) Treatment was too risky for how unwell I was, (3) I was motivated by my age, (4) I did not distrust the medical system and practitioners, (5) Religious and spiritual practices would heal me, (6) I was influenced by my religious and spiritual beliefs, (7) My prognosis was not good enough, and (8) I wanted to heal naturally.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Diverse motivations for cancer treatment refusal were found, which could help practitioners understand an individual\u2019s considerations regarding treatment decisions. 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