Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 960 | 74,743 | 71.2 | 67.6 - 74.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 259 | 22,045 | 76.1 | 69.7 - 82.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 251 | 16,296 | 62.4 | 54.7 - 70.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 110 | 8,571 | 65.3 | 53.3 - 77.4 |
| Hispanic | 340 | 27,831 | 74.4 | 68.7 - 80.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 4,972 | 49.9 | 34.2 - 65.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 16,482 | 71.4 | 63.7 - 79.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 488 | 37,862 | 70.1 | 65.0 - 75.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 212 | 15,427 | 80.7 | 74.0 - 87.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 177 | 14,677 | 67.3 | 58.6 - 76.0 |
| High school graduate | 315 | 25,103 | 68.1 | 61.5 - 74.7 |
| More than high school | 465 | 34,762 | 75.1 | 70.3 - 80.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 526 | 42,658 | 74.6 | 69.9 - 79.2 |
| Not Married | 434 | 32,084 | 66.8 | 61.2 - 72.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 414 | 30,699 | 72.6 | 67.2 - 78.1 |
| On Medicaid | 546 | 44,044 | 70.3 | 65.5 - 75.1 |
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.
