Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,098 | 188,914 | 64.8 | 62.2 - 67.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,049 | 103,569 | 60.8 | 57.1 - 64.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 365 | 27,168 | 60.3 | 53.1 - 67.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 174 | 14,150 | 74.6 | 65.9 - 83.3 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 44,027 | 73.9 | 69.1 - 78.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 142 | 13,103 | 45.7 | 34.3 - 57.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 395 | 36,688 | 60.4 | 54.3 - 66.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,101 | 99,281 | 67.4 | 63.9 - 70.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 460 | 39,842 | 68.7 | 63.2 - 74.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 341 | 31,433 | 59.2 | 52.3 - 66.1 |
| High school graduate | 556 | 50,450 | 55.8 | 50.5 - 61.1 |
| More than high school | 1,188 | 105,596 | 70.7 | 67.5 - 73.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,300 | 121,060 | 67.9 | 64.8 - 71.1 |
| Not Married | 798 | 67,854 | 59.2 | 54.7 - 63.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,152 | 103,356 | 66.6 | 63.1 - 70.0 |
| On Medicaid | 946 | 85,557 | 62.7 | 58.7 - 66.7 |
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.
