Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,098 | 188,914 | 55.3 | 52.6 - 58.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,049 | 103,569 | 52.1 | 48.4 - 55.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 365 | 27,168 | 51.6 | 44.3 - 58.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 174 | 14,150 | 63.9 | 54.5 - 73.3 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 44,027 | 62.2 | 56.9 - 67.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 142 | 13,103 | 36.0 | 25.0 - 46.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 395 | 36,688 | 50.1 | 43.9 - 56.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,101 | 99,281 | 59.3 | 55.7 - 63.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 460 | 39,842 | 56.2 | 50.5 - 62.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 341 | 31,433 | 47.7 | 40.8 - 54.6 |
| High school graduate | 556 | 50,450 | 47.8 | 42.5 - 53.1 |
| More than high school | 1,188 | 105,596 | 60.9 | 57.4 - 64.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,300 | 121,060 | 59.2 | 55.9 - 62.5 |
| Not Married | 798 | 67,854 | 48.3 | 43.7 - 52.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,152 | 103,356 | 56.3 | 52.7 - 59.9 |
| On Medicaid | 946 | 85,557 | 54.0 | 49.9 - 58.1 |
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.
