Folic acid knowledge*
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,094 | 114,396 | 60.1 | 56.3 - 63.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 766 | 78,564 | 65.0 | 60.7 - 69.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 108 | 11,810 | 47.9 | 33.6 - 62.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 69 | 6,374 | 52.7 | 37.6 - 67.7 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 17,648 | 48.8 | 38.6 - 59.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 75 | 10,878 | 27.3 | 13.4 - 41.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 194 | 21,324 | 42.5 | 33.5 - 51.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 600 | 60,660 | 66.1 | 61.2 - 70.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 225 | 21,534 | 77.1 | 70.0 - 84.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 161 | 19,540 | 30.0 | 20.5 - 39.5 |
| High school graduate | 228 | 25,789 | 51.1 | 42.5 - 59.6 |
| More than high school | 697 | 68,569 | 72.4 | 68.1 - 76.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 714 | 68,857 | 69.7 | 65.3 - 74.0 |
| Not Married | 380 | 45,538 | 45.6 | 39.0 - 52.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 704 | 69,661 | 71.8 | 67.4 - 76.1 |
| On Medicaid | 390 | 44,734 | 41.9 | 35.5 - 48.3 |
*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.
