Table II.
Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Pediatric BRCA1/2 Testing Attitudes Scale (Mothers)
| Factor loadings |
||
|---|---|---|
| Factors and items | 1 | 2 |
| Factor 1: Attitudes and Beliefs | ||
| 5. In favor of gene testing for children | .91 | .24 |
| 3. Even though adult cancer | .88 | .24 |
| 7. Even though no prevention, treatment, or cure | .88 | .27 |
| 9. I want my child tested | .82 | .18 |
| 1. Children should have the opportunity | .77 | .24 |
| 11. The benefits outweigh the risks | .67 | .37 |
| Factor 2: Decision Making and Communication | ||
| 10. Noncarriers should be told | .05 | .82 |
| 4. Children should be involved | .31 | .67 |
| 6. Carriers should be told | .45 | .66 |
| 2. Parents should decide | .26 | .53 |
| 8. Pediatrician of carriers should be told | .11 | .44 |
Boldface factor loadings signify items primarily associated with that factor.