How to talk to young people about PrEP

This infographic shows suggested ways of speaking to young people about PrEP.

1. Personalised needs: Each person has different reasons for their interest in PrEP. Listen to their stories and adapt your advice accordingly.
2. Make it routine: Make PrEP a regular part of health discussions with young people.
3. Educate and support: Provide all the information needed to help young people fully understand the choices available and support their decisions.
4. Show empathy and build confidence: Be inclusive, empathetic and non-judgemental. Better to praise and be positive about future choices than to criticise past mistakes.
5. Talk about self-care: Introduce the idea of PrEP as a form of self-care and self-protection.
6. Empower decision-making: Help each person decide for themselves if PrEP is right for them.