Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,498 | 228,382 | 67.3 | 64.9 - 69.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,176 | 119,289 | 63.9 | 60.5 - 67.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 490 | 35,893 | 65.4 | 59.3 - 71.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 221 | 17,337 | 73.7 | 66.0 - 81.3 |
| Hispanic | 611 | 55,863 | 73.8 | 69.3 - 78.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 170 | 16,346 | 49.0 | 38.2 - 59.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 489 | 48,973 | 65.0 | 59.5 - 70.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,290 | 117,521 | 68.6 | 65.4 - 71.8 |
| 35 years old or more | 549 | 45,542 | 73.0 | 68.3 - 77.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 413 | 45,241 | 59.8 | 53.5 - 66.1 |
| High school graduate | 674 | 61,065 | 61.3 | 56.6 - 66.0 |
| More than high school | 1,400 | 120,946 | 73.2 | 70.3 - 76.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,506 | 137,764 | 74.1 | 71.3 - 76.8 |
| Not Married | 992 | 90,618 | 57.0 | 52.9 - 61.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,355 | 121,551 | 69.4 | 66.3 - 72.5 |
| On Medicaid | 1,142 | 106,719 | 65.0 | 61.4 - 68.6 |
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.
