Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,742 | 171,033 | 53.8 | 50.8 - 56.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 990 | 104,846 | 49.9 | 46.0 - 53.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 285 | 22,025 | 50.9 | 43.1 - 58.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 128 | 10,614 | 71.4 | 61.1 - 81.7 |
| Hispanic | 339 | 33,547 | 62.2 | 55.5 - 68.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 114 | 12,221 | 37.3 | 26.1 - 48.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 303 | 32,977 | 42.6 | 35.6 - 49.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 943 | 90,536 | 55.6 | 51.6 - 59.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 382 | 35,298 | 65.1 | 59.0 - 71.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 285 | 31,504 | 50.6 | 42.9 - 58.3 |
| High school graduate | 456 | 46,858 | 40.3 | 34.8 - 45.9 |
| More than high school | 995 | 91,171 | 61.7 | 57.9 - 65.5 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,090 | 105,999 | 59.8 | 56.1 - 63.4 |
| Not Married | 652 | 65,034 | 44.0 | 39.0 - 49.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,023 | 97,960 | 55.5 | 51.6 - 59.3 |
| On Medicaid | 719 | 73,073 | 51.5 | 46.8 - 56.2 |
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.
