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Slide 42. Support: Offer clientssupport to succeed in their plans(2)Slide 43. Repeat at all follow-upvisitsNotesProviders need to work with clients overtime; most people don’t change theirbehaviors overnight, and clients’ situationsalso change. Clients who were not at riskfor HIV may become at risk due to a changein their situations. For example, oncepatients stabilize on ART and start to feelbetter, they are likely to have a more activesex life. Asking clients regularly about anychanges that would impact their ability toprotect themselves and others should beroutine at all visits, initial as well as follow up.24Prevention for Positives: A Course Module for Healthcare Professionals | Facilitator’s Guide