Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,444 | 114,404 | 84.1 | 81.7 - 86.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 385 | 35,492 | 85.8 | 81.6 - 90.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 398 | 26,561 | 80.5 | 75.2 - 85.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 171 | 13,121 | 79.5 | 71.4 - 87.7 |
| Hispanic | 490 | 39,230 | 86.5 | 82.9 - 90.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 94 | 7,440 | 80.0 | 69.2 - 90.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 295 | 24,924 | 86.8 | 82.0 - 91.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 740 | 60,031 | 83.5 | 80.1 - 86.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 315 | 22,010 | 84.1 | 79.2 - 89.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 267 | 23,698 | 79.1 | 72.8 - 85.4 |
| High school graduate | 441 | 35,128 | 81.4 | 76.8 - 85.9 |
| More than high school | 731 | 55,226 | 88.3 | 85.5 - 91.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 805 | 63,866 | 87.2 | 84.3 - 90.1 |
| Not Married | 639 | 50,538 | 80.2 | 76.3 - 84.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 657 | 49,820 | 85.0 | 81.5 - 88.4 |
| On Medicaid | 787 | 64,584 | 83.4 | 80.2 - 86.7 |
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.
