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, 2005

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,149 113,569 39.5 35.9 - 43.1
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 797 80,526 39.6 35.4 - 43.8
Non-Hispanic Black 119 11,193 35.9 22.9 - 49.0
Non-Hispanic Other 65 5,591 36.8 20.9 - 52.6
Hispanic 168 16,258 42.7 33.1 - 52.3
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 78 8,392 40.8 25.5 - 56.0
20-24 years old 207 20,447 35.0 26.6 - 43.4
25-34 years old 612 60,445 42.4 37.5 - 47.2
35 years old or more 252 24,285 35.9 28.4 - 43.4
Education
Less than high school 164 16,828 42.9 32.8 - 53.1
High school graduate 240 24,599 35.8 28.0 - 43.6
More than high school 733 71,026 40.3 35.9 - 44.7
Marital Status
Married 781 77,923 39.8 35.6 - 44.0
Not Married 368 35,646 39.0 32.2 - 45.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 749 72,402 41.4 37.0 - 45.8
On Medicaid 400 41,166 36.3 30.1 - 42.4

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.