Went to a dentist or dental clinic 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 1,198 117,498 46.9 43.3 - 50.5
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 909 89,409 50.0 45.9 - 54.1
Non-Hispanic Black 129 11,618 34.2 22.6 - 45.8
Non-Hispanic Other 57 5,808 36.1 20.1 - 52.0
Hispanic 103 10,662 41.0 28.7 - 53.3
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 76 8,952 32.0 17.8 - 46.2
20-24 years old 203 21,366 34.3 25.9 - 42.6
25-34 years old 651 63,118 49.5 44.7 - 54.3
35 years old or more 268 24,062 57.0 49.4 - 64.6
Education
Less than high school 158 17,715 28.9 19.6 - 38.2
High school graduate 319 31,509 39.5 32.3 - 46.7
More than high school 703 66,015 55.1 50.6 - 59.6
Marital Status
Married 848 81,429 50.9 46.7 - 55.1
Not Married 350 36,069 37.9 31.2 - 44.7
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 845 80,777 52.5 48.3 - 56.7
On Medicaid 353 36,720 34.6 28.1 - 41.2

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.