Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 946 | 88,900 | 68.2 | 64.5 - 71.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 252 | 24,117 | 78.6 | 72.7 - 84.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 224 | 17,795 | 55.4 | 46.7 - 64.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 161 | 15,653 | 63.6 | 54.3 - 72.8 |
| Hispanic | 309 | 31,334 | 69.8 | 63.6 - 75.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 45 | 4,795 | 50.4 | 32.9 - 67.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 188 | 18,629 | 64.4 | 55.9 - 72.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 494 | 46,092 | 70.7 | 65.7 - 75.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 219 | 19,385 | 70.3 | 62.8 - 77.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 207 | 20,918 | 60.4 | 52.2 - 68.6 |
| High school graduate | 222 | 21,962 | 71.1 | 63.8 - 78.4 |
| More than high school | 514 | 45,662 | 70.4 | 65.5 - 75.3 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 519 | 48,374 | 73.7 | 69.0 - 78.3 |
| Not Married | 427 | 40,527 | 61.7 | 56.0 - 67.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 426 | 37,858 | 70.1 | 64.7 - 75.5 |
| On Medicaid | 520 | 51,042 | 66.8 | 61.8 - 71.8 |
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.
