Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,425 | 112,987 | 64.1 | 61.0 - 67.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 381 | 35,088 | 72.4 | 66.9 - 77.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 391 | 26,444 | 61.2 | 54.8 - 67.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 170 | 12,937 | 57.0 | 47.3 - 66.7 |
| Hispanic | 483 | 38,517 | 61.1 | 55.8 - 66.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 94 | 7,607 | 36.0 | 23.2 - 48.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 289 | 24,418 | 64.7 | 57.8 - 71.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 728 | 59,076 | 65.4 | 61.1 - 69.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 314 | 21,885 | 70.0 | 63.7 - 76.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 258 | 23,101 | 57.9 | 50.3 - 65.6 |
| High school graduate | 440 | 34,868 | 62.4 | 56.8 - 68.1 |
| More than high school | 723 | 54,759 | 68.1 | 64.0 - 72.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 793 | 62,915 | 70.6 | 66.7 - 74.5 |
| Not Married | 632 | 50,072 | 56.0 | 51.1 - 60.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 650 | 49,509 | 65.3 | 60.7 - 69.8 |
| On Medicaid | 774 | 63,365 | 63.4 | 59.1 - 67.6 |
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.
