Folic acid knowledge*
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 | 1,057 | 115,513 | 68.1 | 64.4 - 71.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 832 | 90,562 | 73.0 | 69.2 - 76.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 89 | 7,635 | 51.4 | 37.1 - 65.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 52 | 4,896 | 71.4 | 54.4 - 88.4 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 12,420 | 40.9 | 27.4 - 54.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 65 | 8,231 | 47.5 | 32.4 - 62.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 165 | 20,670 | 52.1 | 42.3 - 61.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 584 | 61,948 | 71.0 | 66.2 - 75.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 243 | 24,663 | 80.9 | 73.9 - 88.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 137 | 18,181 | 44.0 | 32.7 - 55.2 |
| High school graduate | 250 | 29,766 | 53.1 | 45.5 - 60.8 |
| More than high school | 663 | 66,044 | 82.2 | 78.5 - 85.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 736 | 77,455 | 77.3 | 73.4 - 81.2 |
| Not Married | 321 | 38,057 | 49.3 | 42.0 - 56.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 729 | 75,230 | 77.2 | 73.2 - 81.2 |
| On Medicaid | 328 | 40,282 | 51.1 | 44.0 - 58.1 |
*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.
