Fertility treatments* received for most recent pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York City, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 495 36,966 10.0 6.8 - 13.2
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187 14,558 11.1 5.6 - 16.6
Non-Hispanic Black 99 6,299 6.0 0.9 - 11.1
Non-Hispanic Other 74 5,603 16.1 5.5 - 26.7
Hispanic 135 10,506 7.5 2.3 - 12.7
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 13 ** ** **
20-24 years old 83 7,143 0.2 0.0 - 0.5
25-34 years old 260 19,715 14.5 9.1 - 19.9
35 years old or more 139 9,139 8.8 3.6 - 14.0
Education
Less than high school 81 6,139 5.5 0.0 - 11.8
High school graduate 142 11,371 9.2 2.9 - 15.6
More than high school 269 19,256 11.8 7.4 - 16.3
Marital Status
Married 350 26,419 11.7 7.6 - 15.8
Not Married 145 10,547 5.7 1.3 - 10.1
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 257 18,140 12.0 7.4 - 16.6
On Medicaid 238 18,826 8.0 3.5 - 12.5

*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.