Fertility treatments* received for most recent pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York City, 2004

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 361 25,524 13.5 9.1 - 17.9
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118 9,287 15.0 7.9 - 22.1
Non-Hispanic Black 73 3,798 8.9 0.0 - 19.3
Non-Hispanic Other 51 3,663 14.3 2.1 - 26.4
Hispanic 119 8,776 13.6 5.9 - 21.3
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 16 ** ** **
20-24 years old 54 4,518 6.0 0.0 - 13.3
25-34 years old 203 13,476 11.9 6.3 - 17.6
35 years old or more 88 6,242 22.5 11.7 - 33.2
Education
Less than high school 69 5,548 13.1 2.8 - 23.4
High school graduate 85 5,986 1.4 0.3 - 2.6
More than high school 207 13,990 18.8 12.2 - 25.4
Marital Status
Married 228 16,043 15.2 9.6 - 20.7
Not Married 133 9,481 10.7 3.5 - 17.9
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 189 12,826 16.9 10.5 - 23.3
On Medicaid 172 12,698 10.1 4.1 - 16.0

*Women were asked if they received fertility treatments that may include fertility-enhancing drugs or
assisted reproductive technology.

**There were fewer than 30 respondents in this category. Data may be unreliable for describing this
category, therefore estimates are not presented.

This report excludes respondents who were not trying to get pregnant and those using birth control to prevent pregnancy.

Detailed definition of indicator

Technical Notes

  • Respondents - The number of mothers who responded to this question.
  • Estimated Population Affected - Number of mothers/infants with characteristic or condition.