Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,210 | 108,609 | 44.6 | 40.9 - 48.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 432 | 45,859 | 42.8 | 37.0 - 48.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 348 | 23,908 | 43.7 | 36.0 - 51.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 84 | 6,606 | 51.0 | 36.9 - 65.1 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 32,235 | 46.5 | 40.0 - 53.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 128 | 13,509 | 45.7 | 33.5 - 57.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 306 | 28,046 | 41.7 | 34.4 - 48.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 560 | 49,262 | 46.7 | 41.4 - 52.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 216 | 17,792 | 42.6 | 34.1 - 51.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 260 | 26,437 | 43.8 | 35.5 - 52.0 |
| High school graduate | 384 | 34,096 | 39.8 | 33.4 - 46.2 |
| More than high school | 555 | 47,208 | 48.5 | 43.2 - 53.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 513 | 46,276 | 43.4 | 37.9 - 48.8 |
| Not Married | 697 | 62,333 | 45.5 | 40.6 - 50.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 471 | 41,279 | 49.1 | 43.3 - 55.0 |
| On Medicaid | 739 | 67,330 | 41.8 | 37.1 - 46.6 |
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.


