Breastfeeding initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,346 | 221,857 | 84.5 | 82.6 - 86.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,022 | 108,927 | 82.6 | 79.7 - 85.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 419 | 34,351 | 83.1 | 78.2 - 88.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 295 | 22,442 | 84.0 | 78.5 - 89.5 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 56,138 | 89.2 | 85.9 - 92.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 136 | 15,906 | 77.4 | 67.7 - 87.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 389 | 40,303 | 84.6 | 79.9 - 89.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,315 | 123,979 | 83.3 | 80.8 - 85.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 506 | 41,669 | 90.5 | 87.3 - 93.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 454 | 42,947 | 80.5 | 75.4 - 85.6 |
| High school graduate | 503 | 50,216 | 77.0 | 72.3 - 81.7 |
| More than high school | 1,385 | 128,250 | 88.7 | 86.6 - 90.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,377 | 126,740 | 87.5 | 85.4 - 89.7 |
| Not Married | 969 | 95,118 | 80.4 | 77.0 - 83.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,179 | 110,155 | 87.1 | 84.7 - 89.5 |
| On Medicaid | 1,166 | 111,557 | 81.9 | 79.0 - 84.8 |
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.
