Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 614 | 53,869 | 48.5 | 43.6 - 53.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 82 | 7,529 | 37.8 | 25.3 - 50.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 199 | 14,656 | 44.1 | 34.9 - 53.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 82 | 8,376 | 53.0 | 40.3 - 65.7 |
| Hispanic | 251 | 23,308 | 53.2 | 45.6 - 60.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 614 | 53,869 | 48.5 | 43.6 - 53.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 161 | 16,199 | 41.2 | 31.9 - 50.4 |
| High school graduate | 160 | 14,316 | 49.2 | 39.6 - 58.7 |
| More than high school | 290 | 23,135 | 53.7 | 46.5 - 60.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 227 | 20,692 | 52.2 | 44.3 - 60.2 |
| Not Married | 387 | 33,176 | 46.2 | 39.9 - 52.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 193 | 16,917 | 55.3 | 46.7 - 63.9 |
| On Medicaid | 420 | 36,935 | 45.4 | 39.5 - 51.4 |
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.


