Folic acid knowledge*
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 | 1,202 | 117,837 | 72.1 | 68.7 - 75.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 918 | 90,198 | 78.2 | 74.7 - 81.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 126 | 11,360 | 41.0 | 28.9 - 53.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 6,197 | 63.7 | 47.4 - 79.9 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 10,082 | 57.7 | 44.8 - 70.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 76 | 9,169 | 36.3 | 21.7 - 50.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 202 | 21,137 | 56.5 | 47.7 - 65.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 653 | 63,041 | 78.2 | 74.2 - 82.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 271 | 24,491 | 83.1 | 77.1 - 89.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 161 | 17,712 | 42.9 | 32.6 - 53.1 |
| High school graduate | 314 | 30,906 | 61.6 | 54.3 - 68.9 |
| More than high school | 709 | 66,976 | 84.7 | 81.4 - 88.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 859 | 82,668 | 81.7 | 78.4 - 85.0 |
| Not Married | 343 | 35,170 | 49.5 | 42.4 - 56.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 847 | 80,926 | 82.3 | 79.0 - 85.6 |
| On Medicaid | 355 | 36,912 | 49.7 | 42.7 - 56.6 |
*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.
