Folic acid knowledge*

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2009

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 985 110,671 59.5 55.5 - 63.5
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 678 77,554 64.7 60.1 - 69.3
Non-Hispanic Black 101 10,193 39.9 26.2 - 53.5
Non-Hispanic Other 65 5,474 54.2 37.4 - 71.0
Hispanic 141 17,450 49.8 39.0 - 60.5
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 80 10,002 26.5 13.9 - 39.2
20-24 years old 153 19,935 41.4 31.6 - 51.3
25-34 years old 552 62,180 63.5 58.4 - 68.6
35 years old or more 200 18,554 83.6 76.5 - 90.6
Education
Less than high school 154 18,240 25.9 16.7 - 35.1
High school graduate 196 24,397 42.6 33.4 - 51.8
More than high school 626 67,470 74.9 70.6 - 79.2
Marital Status
Married 621 69,388 70.9 66.4 - 75.5
Not Married 364 41,283 40.4 33.6 - 47.2
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 614 68,014 71.2 66.6 - 75.8
On Medicaid 371 42,657 41.0 34.3 - 47.7

*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.