Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,037 | 115,642 | 72.4 | 68.9 - 75.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 819 | 90,143 | 68.0 | 64.0 - 72.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 86 | 7,763 | 76.6 | 65.1 - 88.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 51 | 4,875 | 90.6 | 80.6 - 100 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 12,861 | 93.2 | 86.6 - 99.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 63 | 8,187 | 70.4 | 56.9 - 84.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 160 | 21,249 | 68.7 | 59.7 - 77.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 576 | 61,627 | 70.9 | 66.2 - 75.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 238 | 24,579 | 79.8 | 73.4 - 86.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 133 | 18,467 | 69.7 | 59.4 - 80.1 |
| High school graduate | 242 | 29,691 | 61.2 | 53.7 - 68.7 |
| More than high school | 657 | 66,322 | 78.1 | 74.2 - 82.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 728 | 77,797 | 74.7 | 70.8 - 78.6 |
| Not Married | 309 | 37,845 | 67.6 | 60.8 - 74.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 722 | 75,706 | 73.1 | 69.0 - 77.2 |
| On Medicaid | 315 | 39,936 | 70.9 | 64.6 - 77.2 |
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.
