Disclosure barrier

Yes (N, %)

No (N, %)

I worry that the children will ask me how I got infected

146 (76.00)

46 (24.00)

I worry that the children will not care about me if they found out that their parent has AIDS

132 (68.03)

61 (31.97)

My children may tell other people about my HIV infection

129 (67.36)

63 (32.64)

I do not want to cause emotional upset or pain for my children

145 (75.51)

47 (24.49)

I am concerned that I have to talk to the children about death or dying

114 (59.18)

78 (40.82

The children may not understand it

146 (76.00)

46 (24.00)