Table 1.

Means and standard deviations for reasons for disclosure.

Item	M	SD
1. I wanted this child to hear the information from me.	4.69	0.64
2. This child had a right to know.	4.50	0.92
3. I wanted to reassure this child.	4.41	0.76
4. I wanted to prepare this child for what might happen.	4.34	1.15
5. I wanted this child to know what was wrong with me.	4.31	1.03
6. This child needed to know how sick I was or could become.	4.19	1.12
7. I wanted to get this child to get the support he/she needed.	4.16	1.14
8. I did not want to keep secrets from this child.	4.09	1.25
9. This child could handle the truth.	3.88	1.10
10. I thought this child was mature enough to know.	3.84	1.37
11. I felt like I could not hide it anymore.	3.50	1.48
12. I rely on this child for practical support (e.g. help around the house),	3.34	1.45
13. I rely on this child for emotional support.	3.25	1.44
14. I was worried that this child might overhear information about my diagnosis.	3.03	1.51
15. This child kept asking me questions about my being sick.	2.84	1.53
16. I did not think about telling this child; I just blurted it out.	2.41	1.56

Note. Reasons for disclosure were assessed on a 5-point scale (1 = not at all a factor; 5 = very much a factor).