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Table 2 Focus group discussion guide

From: Knowledge of the signs and symptoms and risk factors of lung cancer in Australia: mixed methods study

Discussion question

Theme

What do you know about lung cancer?

Knowledge about lung cancer, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis

What do you think increases someone’s chance of developing lung cancer?

Knowledge & perceptions about causes

Is there something you could do to reduce/prevent lung cancer? What do you think causes lung cancer?

Knowledge & perceptions about causes

What symptoms and warning signs do you think could be associated with lung cancer?

Knowledge & perceptions about sentinel symptoms

What do you think when you hear someone has lung cancer?

Perceived severity and prognosis

Who do you think is most likely to develop lung cancer?

Perceived risk & susceptibility

Do you think that you are at risk of developing lung cancer?

Perceived risk & susceptibility

What would you do if you had symptoms consistent with lung cancer?

Help-seeking behaviours