Table 2 Extract interview guidelines

• How long would you wait before you sought medical attention with these symptoms?

• Would you want to get more information about these symptoms before you seek medical attention?

• How would you go about finding more information?

• If you were to experience these symptoms, would you discuss them with anyone other than your GP?

• What is the main reason you would discuss the symptoms (with this person/ with your partner/ with….)?

• Is there anything you think you can do yourself to alleviate these symptoms?