Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 718 | 56,370 | 63.5 | 59.1 - 67.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 183 | 15,704 | 71.3 | 63.5 - 79.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 199 | 14,263 | 59.8 | 50.7 - 68.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 77 | 5,739 | 67.8 | 54.9 - 80.7 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 20,664 | 59.0 | 51.6 - 66.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 51 | 4,158 | 46.2 | 29.1 - 63.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 143 | 11,728 | 56.9 | 47.0 - 66.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 377 | 29,592 | 68.9 | 63.1 - 74.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 147 | 10,891 | 62.6 | 52.6 - 72.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 155 | 13,373 | 60.5 | 51.1 - 69.9 |
| High school graduate | 216 | 17,324 | 57.5 | 49.2 - 65.7 |
| More than high school | 347 | 25,672 | 69.2 | 63.1 - 75.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 372 | 29,329 | 71.1 | 65.5 - 76.8 |
| Not Married | 346 | 27,040 | 55.2 | 48.6 - 61.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 311 | 22,974 | 65.6 | 58.9 - 72.3 |
| On Medicaid | 407 | 33,395 | 62.1 | 56.3 - 67.8 |
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.
