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Table 1 Screening questions pertaining to ethnicity and language/literacy.

From: Securing recruitment and obtaining informed consent in minority ethnic groups in the UK

What is/was your country of origin/ethnic origin?

â–¡ Bangladesh â–¡ Pakistan

â–¡ Others (non-eligible) .........

Which part of Bangladesh/Pakistan are/were you originally from?

â–¡ Sylhet â–¡ Dhaka

â–¡ Punjab â–¡ Mirpur

â–¡ Other...................

Can you speak in English?

Can you read and write in English ?

â–¡ Yes â–¡ No

â–¡ Yes â–¡ No

Can you speak in Bengali/Urdu?

Can you read and write in Bengali/Urdu?

â–¡ Yes â–¡ No

â–¡ Yes â–¡ No

What language/dialect do you usually use at home?

â–¡ Bengali â–¡ Sylheti

â–¡ Urdu â–¡ Mirpuri

â–¡ Others..................

What language/dialect do you usually use to speak with other people (friends, other members of same community/different community)

â–¡ Bengali â–¡ Sylheti

â–¡ Urdu â–¡ Mirpuri

â–¡ Other .................