Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,053 | 204,632 | 80.5 | 78.3 - 82.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,008 | 104,494 | 77.6 | 74.5 - 80.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 336 | 28,176 | 77.1 | 70.5 - 83.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 235 | 23,055 | 81.2 | 74.8 - 87.5 |
| Hispanic | 474 | 48,907 | 88.1 | 84.4 - 91.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 93 | 10,004 | 70.7 | 58.7 - 82.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 395 | 39,213 | 81.1 | 76.0 - 86.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,118 | 113,037 | 80.9 | 78.0 - 83.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 447 | 42,378 | 81.0 | 76.4 - 85.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 348 | 37,173 | 71.3 | 65.1 - 77.5 |
| High school graduate | 459 | 47,263 | 76.7 | 71.7 - 81.7 |
| More than high school | 1,238 | 119,386 | 84.7 | 82.2 - 87.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,241 | 124,886 | 82.5 | 79.9 - 85.1 |
| Not Married | 812 | 79,746 | 77.2 | 73.4 - 81.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,118 | 111,065 | 82.7 | 80.0 - 85.5 |
| On Medicaid | 935 | 93,566 | 77.8 | 74.3 - 81.3 |
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.
