Table 2.

Interview Script for Key-Informant Interviews

Health Care Cost
Tell us about your experience accessing health care in Ketchikan.
How has the cost of health care affected how you seek care?
Have you experienced any challenges with medical bills? And if yes, please tell us more about what was difficult?
Accessing care (Transportation, Language, etc.)
Have you faced any challenges that have impaired your ability to seek medical care? (for example, transportation, interpretation services, etc.)
Can you tell us about the experiences you’ve had communicating your health concerns? What has gone well and what has been difficult?
Have you had experience needing to use interpreter services at your health care provider’s office? If yes, what was the experience?
Trust & perceived fear
What factors affect your ability to trust a health care provider?
Do you have any fear about various medical conditions or learning new information about your health? If yes, tell us more about those fears?
Culture, religion, and spirituality
What do you think are the defining factors of the Filipino community?
What strengths of the Filipino community contribute to your overall health?
Does religion or spirituality play a role in your overall health?
Have you experienced racism and bias when receiving health care? If yes, can you share more about that experience(s)?
How do you think consuming typical Filipino food has contributed to your overall health?