Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,446 | 229,628 | 60.2 | 57.7 - 62.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,115 | 113,601 | 58.1 | 54.5 - 61.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 475 | 39,800 | 57.9 | 51.4 - 64.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 236 | 21,339 | 62.5 | 54.5 - 70.6 |
| Hispanic | 620 | 54,888 | 65.2 | 60.3 - 70.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 159 | 19,350 | 39.7 | 29.6 - 49.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 485 | 48,046 | 51.4 | 45.7 - 57.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,276 | 120,037 | 63.6 | 60.3 - 67.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 526 | 42,195 | 69.7 | 64.7 - 74.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 425 | 43,557 | 53.1 | 46.8 - 59.5 |
| High school graduate | 630 | 62,630 | 53.0 | 48.0 - 58.1 |
| More than high school | 1,383 | 122,594 | 66.2 | 63.1 - 69.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,446 | 131,377 | 68.9 | 65.9 - 71.8 |
| Not Married | 1,000 | 98,251 | 48.5 | 44.4 - 52.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,299 | 119,437 | 63.8 | 60.5 - 67.1 |
| On Medicaid | 1,147 | 110,190 | 56.3 | 52.5 - 60.0 |
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.
