Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,312 | 225,797 | 83.7 | 81.7 - 85.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,020 | 108,564 | 81.0 | 77.8 - 84.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 401 | 33,499 | 78.4 | 72.5 - 84.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 284 | 24,272 | 84.9 | 79.4 - 90.3 |
| Hispanic | 607 | 59,461 | 91.3 | 88.4 - 94.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,418 | 123,546 | 86.4 | 84.0 - 88.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 151 | 21,146 | 73.4 | 64.6 - 82.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 550 | 63,139 | 82.8 | 78.9 - 86.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 193 | 17,966 | 80.2 | 72.5 - 87.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 416 | 44,075 | 73.4 | 67.8 - 79.1 |
| High school graduate | 517 | 54,246 | 80.0 | 75.4 - 84.6 |
| More than high school | 1,371 | 126,771 | 88.9 | 86.8 - 91.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,354 | 133,140 | 86.8 | 84.5 - 89.2 |
| Not Married | 958 | 92,656 | 79.2 | 75.7 - 82.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,239 | 120,846 | 86.0 | 83.5 - 88.5 |
| On Medicaid | 1,072 | 104,934 | 81.1 | 77.9 - 84.2 |
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.
