Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,072 | 115,495 | 74.0 | 70.6 - 77.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 748 | 78,748 | 73.6 | 69.6 - 77.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 104 | 12,203 | 66.9 | 53.8 - 80.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 68 | 6,536 | 83.2 | 71.5 - 94.9 |
| Hispanic | 152 | 18,008 | 77.0 | 68.3 - 85.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 73 | 11,463 | 57.9 | 42.8 - 73.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 190 | 21,256 | 70.7 | 62.4 - 79.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 589 | 61,359 | 74.8 | 70.3 - 79.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 220 | 21,418 | 83.6 | 77.5 - 89.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 163 | 20,541 | 61.1 | 51.1 - 71.2 |
| High school graduate | 225 | 26,083 | 65.0 | 56.8 - 73.2 |
| More than high school | 679 | 68,600 | 81.5 | 77.9 - 85.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 699 | 69,135 | 80.7 | 77.1 - 84.4 |
| Not Married | 373 | 46,360 | 64.0 | 57.5 - 70.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 685 | 70,114 | 78.9 | 75.0 - 82.8 |
| On Medicaid | 387 | 45,381 | 66.4 | 60.2 - 72.7 |
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.
