Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 972 | 91,204 | 86.5 | 83.8 - 89.2 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 255 | 24,379 | 89.6 | 85.2 - 94.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 231 | 18,087 | 81.8 | 74.9 - 88.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 164 | 16,044 | 77.9 | 69.8 - 85.9 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 32,694 | 91.1 | 87.3 - 94.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 45 | 4,795 | 81.5 | 67.4 - 95.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 18,994 | 87.4 | 81.5 - 93.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 511 | 47,675 | 87.0 | 83.4 - 90.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 222 | 19,739 | 85.7 | 79.8 - 91.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 212 | 21,524 | 78.3 | 71.4 - 85.3 |
| High school graduate | 230 | 22,871 | 86.7 | 81.3 - 92.2 |
| More than high school | 527 | 46,450 | 90.1 | 86.9 - 93.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 528 | 49,068 | 86.7 | 83.0 - 90.3 |
| Not Married | 444 | 42,136 | 86.4 | 82.4 - 90.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 435 | 38,626 | 88.5 | 84.7 - 92.2 |
| On Medicaid | 537 | 52,578 | 85.1 | 81.3 - 88.9 |
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.
