This infographic shows suggested ways of speaking to young people about PrEP.
- Personalised needs: Each person has different reasons for their interest in PrEP. Listen to their stories and adapt your advice accordingly.
- Make it routine: Make PrEP a regular part of health discussions with young people.
- Educate and support: Provide all the information needed to help young people fully understand the choices available and support their decisions.
- 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.
- Talk about self-care: Introduce the idea of PrEP as a form of self-care and self-protection.
- Empower decision-making: Help each person decide for themselves if PrEP is right for them.
