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Table 1 Tailored persuasive statement examples

From: Cost-effectiveness of a tailored intervention designed to increase breast cancer screening among a non-adherent population: a randomized controlled trial

Segment

Type of message sent

Control Group

 

Usual reminder:

“You are due for your cancer screening”

Segment A

High screening intention

Clear information about where/when/how they can receive screening

Segment B

Low screening intention/high cancer worry

Gain-framed message:

“Detecting cancer early can lead to a higher chance of cure”

Segment C

Low screening intention/low cancer worry

Loss-Framed Message:

  

“Not detecting cancer early can increase the risk of fatality”