Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,768 | 172,876 | 76.5 | 74.0 - 79.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,005 | 106,166 | 70.6 | 67.0 - 74.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 292 | 22,401 | 81.8 | 75.9 - 87.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 126 | 10,436 | 86.5 | 79.0 - 93.9 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 33,874 | 88.7 | 84.6 - 92.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 115 | 12,509 | 75.6 | 65.7 - 85.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 308 | 33,277 | 74.2 | 67.8 - 80.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 961 | 91,676 | 76.4 | 73.0 - 79.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 384 | 35,415 | 79.3 | 74.1 - 84.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 292 | 31,977 | 74.7 | 67.9 - 81.4 |
| High school graduate | 462 | 47,292 | 68.0 | 62.6 - 73.3 |
| More than high school | 1,009 | 92,446 | 81.6 | 78.6 - 84.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,104 | 107,423 | 78.5 | 75.4 - 81.5 |
| Not Married | 664 | 65,454 | 73.3 | 68.8 - 77.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,038 | 98,947 | 76.0 | 72.6 - 79.3 |
| On Medicaid | 730 | 73,929 | 77.2 | 73.3 - 81.2 |
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.
