Table 1.

Example Domains and Questions from Breast Cancer Interview Guide

Domain	Example interview questions
General screening behavior	“When is the last time you had a breast exam and a mammogram?”
	“At that time, did you understand why you had an abnormal breast exam?”
	“Did you understand why you needed to go for another test, such as a biopsy or repeat mammogram?”
Access to health care	“Is it difficult for you to get the healthcare you need?”
	“What kinds of issues did you face in getting follow-up care or treatment?”
	“Are you able to afford visits to the clinic, medications, and treatment?”
Culture	“Do you think your culture could be an obstacle to your receiving the healthcare you need?”
General barriers to follow-up	“What are some of the barriers you have found to obtaining your breast exam, follow-up, or biopsy?”
	“Are there any side effects from the mammogram, breast exam, or further tests and treatments that make you less likely to follow-up with them?”
Attitudes and perceived benefits	“In your own words, why are breast exams and mammograms important?”
	“In your own words, why is following up for your cancer care important?”
Decision-making factors	“Why did you choose the time you did to have a breast cancer screen?”
	“What are some of the factors that helped you make this decision?”
	“If you delayed obtaining cancer-related care, what factors led to a delay in your decision?”
Resources	“What things or services have helped you to follow-up with your breast exam or mammogram?”