Remember! Be honest, direct and non-confrontational

by MyPrEP | Mar 5, 2021

Supporting pill-taking should be honest, direct and non-confrontational. Steps to follow: Assess how pill taking is going for PrEP client Positively affirm client to support provider/client relationship Identify a motivator to support effective pill taking Provide...

Adherence is critical to providing protection against HIV

by MyPrEP | Mar 5, 2021

Adherence means taking the PrEP pill every day. Suggest methods to remind the client to take the pill every day. For example: Take the pill at the same time every day Incorporate it into your daily activities, like part of your morning routine or when a favourite TV...

Checklist: Follow-up Counselling

by MyPrEP | Mar 5, 2021

Follow-up sessions will most likely be brief. It is critical to review adherence during these discussions and re-evaluate the client’s risk profile if he or she has experienced lifestyle changes. Please ensure you use your organisation’s available counselling tools...

Checklist: Counselling prior to PrEP initiation

by MyPrEP | Mar 5, 2021

This is a list of important topics to discuss with the client when explaining PrEP for the first time and deciding whether it might be right for him or her. It is not comprehensive. Please ensure you use your organisation’s available counselling tools for each of...

Counselling should be:

by MyPrEP | Mar 5, 2021

Sensitive, inclusive, and non-judgmentalRecognize that behaviour change is difficult and human beings are not perfectPresented as a personal choiceCounselling should support the client in making a personal choice based on their needs and desires.Problem solve and...