Folic acid knowledge*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2002

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,201 118,186 72.3 68.9 - 75.6
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 907 90,672 78.8 75.3 - 82.3
Non-Hispanic Black 127 10,388 42.2 29.8 - 54.5
Non-Hispanic Other 48 4,406 73.6 56.7 - 90.5
Hispanic 119 12,719 49.7 37.9 - 61.6
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 67 8,136 28.2 14.7 - 41.7
20-24 years old 204 22,615 52.3 43.5 - 61.1
25-34 years old 675 64,293 80.6 76.8 - 84.5
35 years old or more 255 23,141 83.9 77.6 - 90.2
Education
Less than high school 135 17,194 33.5 22.8 - 44.2
High school graduate 340 33,807 64.3 57.8 - 70.8
More than high school 706 65,412 86.7 83.6 - 89.8
Marital Status
Married 890 87,366 80.9 77.5 - 84.3
Not Married 311 30,820 47.7 40.2 - 55.2
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 862 83,337 82.4 79.1 - 85.7
On Medicaid 339 34,848 48.0 40.9 - 55.2

*Women were asked a multiple choice question on why experts recommend taking folic acid.

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.