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Table 1 Interview guide

From: “We’re the very bottom, so it’s going to be hard for you to ‘catch any fish’ around here…” understanding vulnerable Greenlanders’ perspectives on cancer and barriers to screening in Denmark– A qualitative study

Briefing

PART 1: PERSPECTIVES ON CULTURE, OWN BODY, HEALTH, AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Topic

Question examples

Daily life

Can you tell me what a typical day looks like for you?

How does life in Greenland differ from life in Denmark?

The Danish healthcare system

How do you usually feel about going to the doctor?

How is it to talk to your doctor?

Do you have access to digital mail?

Perceptions of health

What does being healthy mean to you?

Who do you think is responsible for your health? (Why?)

Prevention

What does prevention mean to you? and how do you do it?

Can someone be sick without feeling any symptoms?

PART 2: CANCER AND SCREENING

Knowledge about Cancer

Why do people get cancer?

What are the causes?

Is it possible to prevent cancer?

Knowledge about Screening

Why do we screen? Do you think it’s relevant for you to participate?

Optional: short introduction to cancer screening

Invitation and management

Can you tell me if you’ve received an invitation for a cancer screening?

What do you think about using self-sampling kits for cancer screening?

What do you think about the written materials that come with the screening invitation?

(Here’s a brief explanation of the screening process and the materials you receive when you’re invited.)

Barriers

Can you describe what the screening process is like for you?

Have you thought about getting screened?

What worries or concerns do you have about getting screened?

Do you feel like cancer screening is socially accepted in your community?

Tailored intervention

Would you be interested in participating?

Where do you think changes could be made to improve participation?

How can we communicate with you in the best way?

Debriefing