Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 471 | 44,456 | 41.8 | 36.2 - 47.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 65 | 6,048 | 41.3 | 26.3 - 56.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 163 | 12,856 | 45.1 | 34.7 - 55.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 6,884 | 37.3 | 22.5 - 52.2 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 18,668 | 41.3 | 32.7 - 49.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 36 | 3,573 | 51.1 | 30.7 - 71.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 121 | 11,829 | 39.7 | 28.7 - 50.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 229 | 21,312 | 43.0 | 34.9 - 51.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 85 | 7,741 | 37.5 | 24.4 - 50.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 125 | 13,047 | 39.9 | 29.3 - 50.5 |
| High school graduate | 132 | 12,719 | 40.4 | 29.9 - 50.9 |
| More than high school | 213 | 18,504 | 44.5 | 36.0 - 53.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 182 | 17,178 | 37.9 | 29.0 - 46.8 |
| Not Married | 289 | 27,278 | 44.2 | 37.0 - 51.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 146 | 13,859 | 48.1 | 38.1 - 58.2 |
| On Medicaid | 325 | 30,597 | 38.9 | 32.2 - 45.7 |
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.
