Fertility treatments* received for most recent pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,139 100,173 12.1 9.8 - 14.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 684 64,009 13.4 10.3 - 16.4
Non-Hispanic Black 131 9,070 5.0 1.2 - 8.7
Non-Hispanic Other 101 7,758 12.0 4.1 - 19.8
Hispanic 223 19,335 11.3 6.0 - 16.5
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 29 ** ** **
20-24 years old 157 14,603 1.4 0.0 - 3.8
25-34 years old 651 58,243 12.1 9.1 - 15.2
35 years old or more 302 24,697 19.4 13.7 - 25.1
Education
Less than high school 138 11,865 10.2 3.4 - 17.1
High school graduate 249 23,060 9.6 4.9 - 14.3
More than high school 746 64,687 13.1 10.2 - 16.0
Marital Status
Married 888 78,137 13.3 10.6 - 16.1
Not Married 251 22,036 7.7 3.5 - 11.9
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 762 65,837 14.9 11.8 - 18.0
On Medicaid 377 34,336 6.7 3.5 - 9.8

*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.