This study examined how stigma may impact HIV-positive women's disclosure to their children. Participants included HIV-infected women recruited from AIDS service organizations located in large midwestern cities. Using a questionnaire and guided interview, quantitative data were obtained regarding perceived HIV-related stigma and rates of maternal disclosure to children aged 5-18. According to the Kruskal-Wallis test, comparison between the disclosure groups showed nonsignificant differences in the total score of HIV stigma (χ 2 = 0.518 with df = 2, p = 0.77).