Table 6

Correlation matrix for different scales used to test beliefs about medicines. Spearman's correlation coefficient (p Value)

BMQ-NecessityBMQ-ConcernBMQ-OveruseBMQ-HarmBMQ-Benefit
BMQ-Necessity1
BMQ-Concern−0.075 (0.080)1
BMQ-Overuse−0.226 (<0.001)0.434 (<0.001)1
BMQ-Harm−0.185 (<0.001)0.444 (<0.001)0.558 (<0.001)1
BMQ-Benefit0.315 (<0.001)−0.287 (<0.001)−0.322 (<0.001)−0.362 (<0.001)1
  • BMQ, Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaires.