Needed to see a dentist for a problem during pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2007

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,088 113,996 25.1 21.7 - 28.5
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 755 77,896 25.6 21.6 - 29.6
Non-Hispanic Black 110 12,336 28.8 16.2 - 41.4
Non-Hispanic Other 72 6,601 15.6 5.2 - 26.0
Hispanic 151 17,163 24.0 15.1 - 32.9
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 76 11,211 28.8 14.7 - 42.8
20-24 years old 197 21,384 35.1 26.4 - 43.8
25-34 years old 592 60,108 22.5 18.2 - 26.8
35 years old or more 223 21,293 20.6 13.6 - 27.7
Education
Less than high school 164 20,085 32.7 23.2 - 42.2
High school graduate 230 25,994 30.2 22.2 - 38.2
More than high school 687 67,608 20.9 17.1 - 24.8
Marital Status
Married 702 67,866 18.4 14.8 - 22.0
Not Married 386 46,130 35.0 28.6 - 41.3
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 697 69,692 17.6 14.0 - 21.1
On Medicaid 391 44,304 37.0 30.6 - 43.4

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.