Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,184 | 120,673 | 69.3 | 66.0 - 72.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 921 | 93,397 | 65.4 | 61.6 - 69.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 125 | 11,236 | 73.1 | 62.2 - 84.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 41 | 4,059 | 95.3 | 88.4 - 100 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 11,981 | 87.1 | 79.2 - 95.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 96 | 11,603 | 80.4 | 70.6 - 90.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 192 | 23,350 | 68.4 | 60.3 - 76.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 649 | 63,503 | 66.7 | 62.2 - 71.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 247 | 22,218 | 71.9 | 64.7 - 79.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 146 | 18,509 | 72.4 | 63.1 - 81.7 |
| High school graduate | 335 | 36,876 | 55.3 | 48.9 - 61.8 |
| More than high school | 694 | 64,154 | 76.0 | 72.0 - 79.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 854 | 83,800 | 70.2 | 66.5 - 74.0 |
| Not Married | 330 | 36,873 | 67.2 | 60.6 - 73.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 879 | 86,761 | 68.4 | 64.6 - 72.2 |
| On Medicaid | 305 | 33,912 | 71.6 | 65.1 - 78.1 |
This report excludes respondents whose baby has died or is not living with them.
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.
