Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 966 | 75,129 | 82.9 | 79.9 - 85.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 262 | 22,180 | 84.1 | 78.7 - 89.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 253 | 16,420 | 76.3 | 69.5 - 83.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 109 | 8,460 | 79.4 | 68.9 - 89.8 |
| Hispanic | 342 | 28,069 | 86.8 | 82.4 - 91.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 4,972 | 81.1 | 69.0 - 93.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 16,482 | 83.7 | 77.4 - 90.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 488 | 38,071 | 80.8 | 76.3 - 85.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 218 | 15,603 | 87.7 | 82.1 - 93.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 179 | 14,915 | 79.5 | 72.1 - 86.8 |
| High school graduate | 316 | 25,120 | 80.4 | 74.7 - 86.1 |
| More than high school | 468 | 34,894 | 86.0 | 82.2 - 89.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 529 | 42,790 | 84.2 | 80.2 - 88.1 |
| Not Married | 437 | 32,339 | 81.2 | 76.5 - 85.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 417 | 30,840 | 83.9 | 79.4 - 88.4 |
| On Medicaid | 549 | 44,288 | 82.2 | 78.1 - 86.2 |
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.
