Talked to a dentist or health care worker about care of teeth and gums 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 1,197 116,644 40.8 37.2 - 44.3
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 907 88,728 42.4 38.4 - 46.5
Non-Hispanic Black 128 11,607 34.3 22.6 - 45.9
Non-Hispanic Other 58 5,819 32.9 17.1 - 48.7
Hispanic 104 10,490 38.5 26.3 - 50.8
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 78 9,204 54.4 39.4 - 69.4
20-24 years old 205 21,181 37.7 29.2 - 46.3
25-34 years old 647 62,342 37.8 33.2 - 42.5
35 years old or more 267 23,917 45.9 38.2 - 53.5
Education
Less than high school 160 17,540 39.7 29.5 - 49.8
High school graduate 317 31,328 34.2 27.2 - 41.3
More than high school 702 65,518 43.2 38.7 - 47.7
Marital Status
Married 848 81,148 42.0 37.8 - 46.1
Not Married 349 35,495 38.0 31.2 - 44.9
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 841 80,307 42.0 37.9 - 46.2
On Medicaid 356 36,337 38.0 31.2 - 44.8

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.