Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,009 | 89,799 | 46.1 | 42.1 - 50.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 383 | 39,730 | 45.4 | 39.2 - 51.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 255 | 18,489 | 42.1 | 33.2 - 51.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 80 | 6,439 | 41.7 | 26.9 - 56.5 |
| Hispanic | 291 | 25,142 | 51.2 | 44.0 - 58.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 116 | 10,864 | 48.0 | 35.3 - 60.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 255 | 22,528 | 48.0 | 40.0 - 56.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 468 | 41,098 | 45.7 | 40.0 - 51.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 170 | 15,309 | 42.7 | 33.3 - 52.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 221 | 20,773 | 40.0 | 31.5 - 48.6 |
| High school graduate | 320 | 27,218 | 40.8 | 33.7 - 47.9 |
| More than high school | 457 | 40,863 | 52.5 | 46.7 - 58.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 436 | 42,671 | 43.2 | 37.5 - 48.9 |
| Not Married | 573 | 47,128 | 48.7 | 43.1 - 54.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 407 | 37,400 | 51.5 | 45.3 - 57.6 |
| On Medicaid | 602 | 52,399 | 42.2 | 37.0 - 47.4 |
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.


