Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 731 | 57,235 | 84.9 | 81.7 - 88.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 186 | 16,022 | 84.8 | 78.4 - 91.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 206 | 14,638 | 84.6 | 77.9 - 91.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 75 | 5,561 | 82.8 | 72.2 - 93.5 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 21,013 | 85.9 | 80.8 - 91.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 52 | 4,322 | 85.4 | 73.2 - 97.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 148 | 12,028 | 83.7 | 76.5 - 91.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 385 | 30,049 | 87.8 | 83.8 - 91.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 146 | 10,836 | 78.1 | 69.3 - 86.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 159 | 13,510 | 81.4 | 74.0 - 88.8 |
| High school graduate | 220 | 17,601 | 79.4 | 72.8 - 86.1 |
| More than high school | 352 | 26,124 | 90.5 | 86.6 - 94.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 376 | 29,626 | 88.5 | 84.5 - 92.4 |
| Not Married | 355 | 27,609 | 81.1 | 75.9 - 86.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 316 | 23,241 | 85.3 | 80.1 - 90.5 |
| On Medicaid | 415 | 33,993 | 84.7 | 80.5 - 88.9 |
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.
