Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,323 | 111,917 | 68.2 | 65.1 - 71.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 345 | 29,673 | 76.6 | 71.3 - 82.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 304 | 23,012 | 62.3 | 55.1 - 69.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 211 | 18,348 | 65.3 | 57.3 - 73.3 |
| Hispanic | 463 | 40,884 | 66.8 | 61.5 - 72.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,323 | 111,917 | 68.2 | 65.1 - 71.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 257 | 24,745 | 63.6 | 56.4 - 70.8 |
| High school graduate | 323 | 29,378 | 66.1 | 59.8 - 72.4 |
| More than high school | 741 | 57,592 | 71.6 | 67.5 - 75.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 717 | 60,869 | 76.3 | 72.5 - 80.1 |
| Not Married | 606 | 51,048 | 58.6 | 53.7 - 63.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 621 | 51,314 | 73.3 | 69.0 - 77.5 |
| On Medicaid | 701 | 60,587 | 64.0 | 59.6 - 68.4 |
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.
