Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 969 | 111,958 | 77.5 | 74.1 - 80.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 669 | 78,167 | 76.9 | 72.8 - 80.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 94 | 10,312 | 56.4 | 42.4 - 70.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 5,328 | 95.2 | 87.5 - 100 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 18,151 | 87.2 | 80.2 - 94.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 75 | 9,707 | 47.0 | 32.3 - 61.8 |
| 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 | 155 | 18,836 | 57.7 | 47.2 - 68.1 |
| High school graduate | 190 | 24,673 | 70.1 | 61.7 - 78.6 |
| More than high school | 618 | 67,946 | 85.5 | 82.1 - 88.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 623 | 70,700 | 82.4 | 78.6 - 86.3 |
| Not Married | 346 | 41,259 | 69.1 | 62.6 - 75.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 608 | 68,607 | 81.1 | 77.1 - 85.1 |
| On Medicaid | 361 | 43,351 | 71.9 | 65.7 - 78.0 |
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.
