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, 2007

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,067 111,114 36.9 33.2 - 40.7
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 744 76,214 38.4 34.0 - 42.8
Non-Hispanic Black 109 12,314 35.3 22.1 - 48.6
Non-Hispanic Other 71 6,589 19.6 8.4 - 30.8
Hispanic 143 15,997 38.4 28.0 - 48.9
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 76 11,211 36.8 22.2 - 51.5
20-24 years old 193 20,972 31.3 22.9 - 39.7
25-34 years old 580 58,244 37.9 32.9 - 42.9
35 years old or more 218 20,687 40.0 31.5 - 48.5
Education
Less than high school 158 19,429 36.4 26.4 - 46.4
High school graduate 224 24,721 28.1 20.0 - 36.2
More than high school 678 66,656 40.5 35.8 - 45.1
Marital Status
Married 691 66,535 39.0 34.4 - 43.6
Not Married 376 44,579 33.8 27.5 - 40.2
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 686 68,191 39.6 35.0 - 44.3
On Medicaid 381 42,924 32.6 26.4 - 38.9

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.