Breastfeeding initiation

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2003

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,172 118,243 71.7 68.4 - 75.0
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 892 89,866 71.3 67.5 - 75.0
Non-Hispanic Black 118 11,157 59.9 47.6 - 72.3
Non-Hispanic Other 58 6,168 79.8 66.0 - 93.7
Hispanic 104 11,053 82.9 73.6 - 92.3
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 74 9,132 51.0 35.8 - 66.2
20-24 years old 196 21,547 68.2 60.1 - 76.4
25-34 years old 636 63,240 75.7 71.5 - 79.8
35 years old or more 266 24,325 72.4 65.5 - 79.3
Education
Less than high school 158 17,938 58.7 48.6 - 68.9
High school graduate 312 32,480 64.5 57.5 - 71.5
More than high school 687 65,609 78.3 74.5 - 82.0
Marital Status
Married 844 83,007 76.6 73.0 - 80.1
Not Married 328 35,236 60.4 53.4 - 67.3
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 827 80,436 76.1 72.5 - 79.7
On Medicaid 345 37,807 62.5 55.8 - 69.2

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.