Went to a dentist or dental clinic during pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2004

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,052 114,803 48.6 44.7 - 52.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 830 89,966 51.1 46.9 - 55.4
Non-Hispanic Black 89 7,988 37.0 23.2 - 50.8
Non-Hispanic Other 51 4,875 49.7 30.6 - 68.7
Hispanic 82 11,973 36.4 23.2 - 49.7
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 65 8,219 37.2 22.6 - 51.8
20-24 years old 170 21,833 35.3 26.2 - 44.5
25-34 years old 580 61,172 52.4 47.2 - 57.6
35 years old or more 237 23,578 54.8 46.6 - 62.9
Education
Less than high school 129 17,270 33.4 22.5 - 44.2
High school graduate 254 30,189 40.5 33.0 - 48.0
More than high school 663 66,161 55.8 51.1 - 60.5
Marital Status
Married 730 76,227 55.6 51.1 - 60.1
Not Married 322 38,576 34.7 27.8 - 41.5
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 725 74,827 55.4 50.8 - 59.9
On Medicaid 327 39,976 35.8 29.0 - 42.5

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.