Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 818 | 82,121 | 45.9 | 41.5 - 50.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 379 | 42,694 | 44.2 | 38.0 - 50.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 204 | 16,171 | 48.3 | 39.0 - 57.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 47 | 4,519 | 59.1 | 40.9 - 77.3 |
| Hispanic | 188 | 18,737 | 44.6 | 35.5 - 53.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 84 | 8,523 | 55.0 | 41.2 - 68.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 22,828 | 43.4 | 34.8 - 52.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 398 | 38,831 | 43.9 | 37.7 - 50.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 132 | 11,939 | 50.8 | 39.4 - 62.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 184 | 20,440 | 34.4 | 25.4 - 43.5 |
| High school graduate | 273 | 28,575 | 47.1 | 39.7 - 54.5 |
| More than high school | 360 | 32,985 | 52.2 | 45.6 - 58.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 359 | 36,641 | 43.9 | 37.6 - 50.2 |
| Not Married | 459 | 45,480 | 47.5 | 41.4 - 53.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 357 | 35,038 | 49.7 | 43.1 - 56.3 |
| On Medicaid | 461 | 47,083 | 43.1 | 37.2 - 48.9 |
This report excludes women who were trying to get pregnant.
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.


