Table 2.
Structure of focus group discussions
| Discussion topics | Example discussion questions and prompts | |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Climate change perceptions |
When I say the phrase ‘climate change’, what comes to mind? Have you seen any examples of changes in your community? |
| Part 2 | Lyme disease perceptions |
When I say the phrase ‘Lyme disease’, what comes to mind? When did you first hear about Lyme disease? |
| Part 3 | Relationship between climate change and Lyme disease perceptions | Do you think there is a relationship between climate change and Lyme disease? Why or why not? |
| Part 4 | Responses to three communications materials (video, map, and article) | When you review these various communication materials, what is most effective and communicating climate and Lyme risk? Why or why not? |