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.


