Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,380 | 111,773 | 88.8 | 86.7 - 90.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 357 | 29,691 | 90.1 | 86.5 - 93.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 328 | 24,658 | 88.2 | 83.6 - 92.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 231 | 18,138 | 82.3 | 76.2 - 88.3 |
| Hispanic | 464 | 39,286 | 91.2 | 87.8 - 94.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 79 | 8,715 | 84.2 | 72.9 - 95.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 223 | 18,854 | 90.5 | 85.9 - 95.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 753 | 60,834 | 87.2 | 84.3 - 90.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 325 | 23,370 | 93.3 | 90.2 - 96.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 327 | 26,134 | 83.3 | 78.0 - 88.5 |
| High school graduate | 296 | 25,697 | 89.0 | 84.6 - 93.3 |
| More than high school | 754 | 59,799 | 91.1 | 88.6 - 93.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 771 | 61,946 | 90.8 | 88.3 - 93.2 |
| Not Married | 609 | 49,827 | 86.3 | 82.8 - 89.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 596 | 45,693 | 91.8 | 89.1 - 94.5 |
| On Medicaid | 783 | 65,935 | 86.7 | 83.7 - 89.7 |
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.
