Breastfeeding eight weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,284 | 223,122 | 61.0 | 58.5 - 63.6 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,006 | 106,887 | 58.3 | 54.5 - 62.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 397 | 33,111 | 54.3 | 47.6 - 61.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 276 | 23,676 | 69.0 | 62.1 - 75.9 |
| Hispanic | 605 | 59,448 | 66.4 | 61.6 - 71.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,397 | 121,604 | 64.7 | 61.5 - 67.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 150 | 20,934 | 39.6 | 30.0 - 49.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 547 | 62,810 | 60.5 | 55.4 - 65.6 |
| 35 years old or more | 190 | 17,775 | 63.1 | 53.9 - 72.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 412 | 43,581 | 53.7 | 47.4 - 59.9 |
| High school graduate | 513 | 54,247 | 56.0 | 50.5 - 61.5 |
| More than high school | 1,351 | 124,588 | 65.8 | 62.6 - 69.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,334 | 130,848 | 68.8 | 65.7 - 71.9 |
| Not Married | 950 | 92,274 | 50.0 | 45.9 - 54.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,221 | 119,167 | 64.4 | 61.0 - 67.8 |
| On Medicaid | 1,062 | 103,938 | 57.2 | 53.3 - 61.0 |
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.
