Needed to see a dentist for a problem during pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,154 114,605 23.0 19.9 - 26.1
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 799 81,029 21.0 17.5 - 24.5
Non-Hispanic Black 121 11,230 34.1 21.3 - 46.9
Non-Hispanic Other 65 5,591 29.9 14.9 - 44.9
Hispanic 169 16,755 22.9 14.9 - 30.9
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 77 8,371 19.8 7.4 - 32.2
20-24 years old 207 20,447 27.4 19.6 - 35.3
25-34 years old 618 61,502 22.5 18.3 - 26.7
35 years old or more 252 24,285 21.6 15.0 - 28.1
Education
Less than high school 166 17,177 30.6 21.2 - 40.0
High school graduate 241 24,935 28.3 21.0 - 35.6
More than high school 734 71,204 19.1 15.5 - 22.7
Marital Status
Married 782 78,262 19.4 15.9 - 22.9
Not Married 372 36,343 30.7 24.4 - 37.0
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 749 72,718 15.8 12.5 - 19.1
On Medicaid 405 41,888 35.5 29.3 - 41.6

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.