Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,425 | 112,987 | 74.3 | 71.4 - 77.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 381 | 35,088 | 77.9 | 72.7 - 83.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 391 | 26,444 | 70.0 | 63.9 - 76.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 170 | 12,937 | 68.2 | 59.0 - 77.4 |
| Hispanic | 483 | 38,517 | 76.0 | 71.4 - 80.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 94 | 7,607 | 56.8 | 43.6 - 70.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 289 | 24,418 | 73.0 | 66.5 - 79.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 728 | 59,076 | 75.5 | 71.6 - 79.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 314 | 21,885 | 78.5 | 72.8 - 84.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 258 | 23,101 | 66.4 | 59.0 - 73.9 |
| High school graduate | 440 | 34,868 | 71.5 | 66.2 - 76.8 |
| More than high school | 723 | 54,759 | 79.6 | 76.1 - 83.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 793 | 62,915 | 79.9 | 76.5 - 83.4 |
| Not Married | 632 | 50,072 | 67.2 | 62.5 - 71.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 650 | 49,509 | 76.0 | 71.9 - 80.2 |
| On Medicaid | 774 | 63,365 | 73.0 | 69.1 - 77.0 |
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.
