Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,498 | 228,382 | 59.2 | 56.7 - 61.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,176 | 119,289 | 58.0 | 54.6 - 61.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 490 | 35,893 | 57.0 | 50.8 - 63.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 221 | 17,337 | 64.2 | 56.0 - 72.5 |
| Hispanic | 611 | 55,863 | 61.6 | 56.7 - 66.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 170 | 16,346 | 33.9 | 23.7 - 44.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 489 | 48,973 | 56.1 | 50.5 - 61.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,290 | 117,521 | 61.5 | 58.2 - 64.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 549 | 45,542 | 65.6 | 60.6 - 70.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 413 | 45,241 | 52.7 | 46.3 - 59.1 |
| High school graduate | 674 | 61,065 | 52.9 | 48.0 - 57.7 |
| More than high school | 1,400 | 120,946 | 64.9 | 61.8 - 68.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,506 | 137,764 | 66.5 | 63.5 - 69.4 |
| Not Married | 992 | 90,618 | 48.2 | 44.1 - 52.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,355 | 121,551 | 61.8 | 58.5 - 65.0 |
| On Medicaid | 1,142 | 106,719 | 56.4 | 52.6 - 60.1 |
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.
