Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,414 | 117,008 | 86.2 | 83.9 - 88.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 379 | 35,830 | 89.3 | 85.5 - 93.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 377 | 27,623 | 81.3 | 75.7 - 86.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 172 | 15,246 | 80.9 | 72.9 - 88.9 |
| Hispanic | 486 | 38,309 | 89.1 | 85.5 - 92.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 91 | 8,196 | 78.6 | 66.8 - 90.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 300 | 27,276 | 82.3 | 76.7 - 88.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 709 | 60,280 | 87.5 | 84.5 - 90.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 314 | 21,257 | 90.5 | 86.3 - 94.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 274 | 24,010 | 78.6 | 72.0 - 85.3 |
| High school graduate | 415 | 37,264 | 86.7 | 82.6 - 90.9 |
| More than high school | 722 | 55,157 | 89.0 | 86.2 - 91.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 765 | 63,309 | 91.9 | 89.6 - 94.2 |
| Not Married | 649 | 53,699 | 79.5 | 75.3 - 83.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 632 | 50,138 | 89.0 | 86.0 - 92.0 |
| On Medicaid | 782 | 66,870 | 84.1 | 80.7 - 87.6 |
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.
