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Outcomes included perceived usefulness, likelihood of encouraging kit return, likelihood of irritation and clarity. Preferences for timing and frequency were also assessed. Bayesian multilevel modelling (cumulative probit) compared ratings across SMS types, with effect sizes expressed as standard deviation (s.d.) differences in perceived likelihood that each SMS would encourage kit return compared with a reminder-only message. Interactions with age, gender, socioeconomic status and screening history were explored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared with a \u2018reminder-only\u2019 message, SMS content that encouraged storing the kit near the toilet (s.d. 0.44), conveyed general practitioner endorsement (s.d. 0.32) and gave instructions (s.d. 0.22) was more likely to prompt kit return. Responses varied slightly by age and area-level socioeconomic status. Most participants preferred two to three SMS reminders (mean 2.89, s.d. 6.73).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>SMS reminders using behavioural prompts and clear, concise content may support improved screening participation. 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