Needed to see a dentist for a problem during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,195 | 116,894 | 24.3 | 21.1 - 27.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 909 | 89,344 | 23.0 | 19.5 - 26.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 127 | 11,592 | 31.6 | 20.2 - 42.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 56 | 5,573 | 25.3 | 10.0 - 40.5 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 10,386 | 26.7 | 15.7 - 37.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 77 | 8,970 | 23.3 | 10.4 - 36.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 21,259 | 33.1 | 24.7 - 41.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 650 | 62,940 | 19.4 | 15.5 - 23.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 264 | 23,726 | 29.7 | 22.5 - 36.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 163 | 18,036 | 32.0 | 22.4 - 41.6 |
| High school graduate | 317 | 31,316 | 28.4 | 21.7 - 35.2 |
| More than high school | 696 | 65,272 | 20.0 | 16.3 - 23.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 844 | 80,720 | 20.9 | 17.4 - 24.4 |
| Not Married | 351 | 36,174 | 31.7 | 25.2 - 38.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 837 | 80,023 | 21.0 | 17.5 - 24.6 |
| On Medicaid | 358 | 36,872 | 31.3 | 24.9 - 37.7 |
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.


