Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 946 | 88,900 | 76.1 | 72.7 - 79.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 252 | 24,117 | 83.8 | 78.4 - 89.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 224 | 17,795 | 66.4 | 58.1 - 74.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 161 | 15,653 | 72.3 | 63.6 - 81.0 |
| Hispanic | 309 | 31,334 | 77.7 | 72.0 - 83.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 45 | 4,795 | 62.9 | 45.9 - 79.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 188 | 18,629 | 74.4 | 66.6 - 82.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 494 | 46,092 | 77.0 | 72.4 - 81.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 219 | 19,385 | 78.9 | 72.0 - 85.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 207 | 20,918 | 66.9 | 59.0 - 74.8 |
| High school graduate | 222 | 21,962 | 78.1 | 71.4 - 84.8 |
| More than high school | 514 | 45,662 | 79.5 | 75.1 - 83.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 519 | 48,374 | 80.3 | 76.0 - 84.6 |
| Not Married | 427 | 40,527 | 71.1 | 65.7 - 76.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 426 | 37,858 | 79.5 | 74.7 - 84.3 |
| On Medicaid | 520 | 51,042 | 73.6 | 68.9 - 78.3 |
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.
