Breastfeeding four weeks or more
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,323 | 111,917 | 77.5 | 74.7 - 80.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 345 | 29,673 | 83.3 | 78.6 - 87.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 304 | 23,012 | 71.9 | 65.2 - 78.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 211 | 18,348 | 74.2 | 66.7 - 81.6 |
| Hispanic | 463 | 40,884 | 78.0 | 73.3 - 82.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,323 | 111,917 | 77.5 | 74.7 - 80.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 257 | 24,745 | 69.7 | 62.8 - 76.6 |
| High school graduate | 323 | 29,378 | 77.2 | 71.7 - 82.8 |
| More than high school | 741 | 57,592 | 81.2 | 77.7 - 84.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 717 | 60,869 | 84.3 | 81.1 - 87.6 |
| Not Married | 606 | 51,048 | 69.3 | 64.7 - 74.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 621 | 51,314 | 81.9 | 78.2 - 85.7 |
| On Medicaid | 701 | 60,587 | 73.7 | 69.6 - 77.8 |
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.
