Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,382 | 114,603 | 67.3 | 64.2 - 70.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 372 | 35,447 | 76.7 | 71.5 - 81.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 373 | 27,631 | 58.9 | 51.9 - 65.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 168 | 14,803 | 63.7 | 54.1 - 73.2 |
| Hispanic | 469 | 36,722 | 66.2 | 60.8 - 71.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 88 | 7,932 | 49.2 | 35.9 - 62.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 295 | 26,957 | 61.2 | 54.1 - 68.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 691 | 58,737 | 70.7 | 66.5 - 75.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 308 | 20,978 | 72.6 | 66.2 - 79.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 264 | 22,880 | 59.0 | 51.2 - 66.8 |
| High school graduate | 408 | 36,940 | 65.1 | 59.1 - 71.1 |
| More than high school | 707 | 54,206 | 72.1 | 68.0 - 76.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 751 | 62,470 | 77.9 | 74.3 - 81.5 |
| Not Married | 631 | 52,133 | 54.7 | 49.6 - 59.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 618 | 49,552 | 72.6 | 68.3 - 76.9 |
| On Medicaid | 764 | 65,051 | 63.3 | 58.9 - 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.
