Keywords: Communication

You may think that children are too young to learn about HIV/AIDS, but young people hear many messages about it from the media, friends, or other family members. Perhaps they even know someone who is HIV positive.The truth of the matter is that the only way to help prevent HIV/AIDS among young people is to share accurate, age-appropriate information so that they can protect themselves. This leaflet provides pratical information for parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about HIV/AIDS and gives basic key stats.

This chapter from the Paediatric Hepatitis Report by Parents of Kids with Infectious Disease provides guidelines to parents on how to speak to children about Hepatitis. The guidelines can be easily applied to talking to children about HIV and AIDS and there are references and examples made in the text about HIV and AIDS disclosure. This chapter provides insights on how to create a communication plan from parents and experts working with and caring for children with Hepatitis.