Women who were using birth control when they became pregnant
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,084 | 109,980 | 45.9 | 42.1 - 49.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 372 | 44,207 | 43.3 | 37.0 - 49.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 275 | 22,975 | 43.4 | 35.3 - 51.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 103 | 10,015 | 53.8 | 42.0 - 65.5 |
| Hispanic | 334 | 32,784 | 48.9 | 42.0 - 55.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 679 | 61,509 | 48.7 | 43.9 - 53.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 121 | 16,810 | 48.8 | 37.8 - 59.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 216 | 24,110 | 43.8 | 35.3 - 52.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 68 | 7,551 | 23.7 | 11.1 - 36.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 270 | 27,966 | 38.3 | 30.7 - 45.9 |
| High school graduate | 281 | 30,007 | 47.3 | 39.7 - 54.8 |
| More than high school | 525 | 51,495 | 49.6 | 44.2 - 55.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 417 | 44,782 | 47.7 | 41.8 - 53.5 |
| Not Married | 667 | 65,198 | 44.8 | 39.7 - 49.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 417 | 45,105 | 48.7 | 42.7 - 54.6 |
| On Medicaid | 666 | 64,859 | 44.1 | 39.1 - 49.0 |
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.


