Table 2 Structure of focus group discussions

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?