Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,016 | 201,164 | 68.8 | 66.3 - 71.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,003 | 104,340 | 66.7 | 63.2 - 70.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 327 | 27,574 | 61.9 | 54.3 - 69.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 231 | 22,509 | 73.7 | 66.5 - 81.0 |
| Hispanic | 455 | 46,741 | 75.3 | 70.4 - 80.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 90 | 9,757 | 49.6 | 36.7 - 62.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 386 | 38,608 | 65.9 | 59.8 - 72.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,094 | 110,604 | 70.0 | 66.6 - 73.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 446 | 42,196 | 72.9 | 67.8 - 78.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 337 | 35,898 | 58.4 | 51.7 - 65.1 |
| High school graduate | 452 | 46,639 | 64.8 | 59.2 - 70.4 |
| More than high school | 1,220 | 117,834 | 73.6 | 70.5 - 76.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,228 | 123,763 | 73.5 | 70.4 - 76.5 |
| Not Married | 788 | 77,401 | 61.4 | 57.0 - 65.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,105 | 109,827 | 71.8 | 68.6 - 75.1 |
| On Medicaid | 911 | 91,338 | 65.2 | 61.3 - 69.2 |
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.
