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. 2016 May 24;16:431. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3069-y

Table 1.

Tailored persuasive message examples

Message Group Type of message sent
A High screening intention Clear information about where/when/how they can receive screening
B Low screening intention/high cancer worry Gain-framed message:
“Detecting cancer early can lead to a higher chance of survival”
C Low screening intention/low cancer worry Loss-framed message:
“Not detecting cancer early can increase the risk of fatality”
Control group Usual reminder:
“You are due for your cancer screening”
“FOBT is needed for colorectal cancer screening”