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Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between multidimensional patient navigation needs and quality of life (QoL) among women with gynecological cancer in Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 128 women diagnosed with gynecological cancer at a referral hospital in Indonesia. Patient navigation needs were assessed using a 37-item multidimensional instrument developed based on international frameworks, while QoL was measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression to evaluate the relationships and relative contributions of navigation need domains to QoL. Results: The mean global health status score indicated relatively low QoL (Mean = 41.7, SD = 31.0). Most domains of patient navigation needs were significantly and negatively associated with QoL (p &lt; 0.001), with the strongest correlation observed for total navigation needs (r = \u22120.657). Multivariable analysis showed that administrative and financial needs showed the strongest association with poorer QoL (\u03b2 = \u22120.373, p &lt; 0.001), followed by psychosocial, cultural, and family support needs (\u03b2 = \u22120.356, p &lt; 0.001). In contrast, late-stage clinical needs were positively associated with QoL (\u03b2 = 0.206, p = 0.005). The model explained 59.5% of the variance in QoL. Conclusions: Patient navigation needs are strongly associated with QoL among women with gynecological cancer, highlighting the critical role of system-level and psychosocial factors in shaping patient outcomes. Addressing administrative complexity, financial burden, and psychosocial support gaps is essential for improving QoL in LMIC settings. 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