Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,016 | 201,164 | 60.1 | 57.4 - 62.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,003 | 104,340 | 57.9 | 54.2 - 61.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 327 | 27,574 | 51.3 | 43.6 - 58.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 231 | 22,509 | 66.6 | 59.0 - 74.2 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 46,741 | 67.0 | 61.7 - 72.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 90 | 9,757 | 40.6 | 28.0 - 53.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 386 | 38,608 | 55.4 | 49.0 - 61.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,094 | 110,604 | 61.1 | 57.6 - 64.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 446 | 42,196 | 66.0 | 60.6 - 71.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 337 | 35,898 | 53.3 | 46.5 - 60.0 |
| High school graduate | 452 | 46,639 | 56.2 | 50.4 - 62.0 |
| More than high school | 1,220 | 117,834 | 63.5 | 60.2 - 66.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,228 | 123,763 | 65.1 | 61.9 - 68.4 |
| Not Married | 788 | 77,401 | 52.0 | 47.5 - 56.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,105 | 109,827 | 61.9 | 58.4 - 65.4 |
| On Medicaid | 911 | 91,338 | 57.9 | 53.8 - 62.0 |
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.
