Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,236 | 122,956 | 7.1 | 5.3 - 8.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 960 | 95,417 | 5.6 | 3.8 - 7.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 132 | 11,093 | 11.5 | 4.1 - 19.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 43 | 4,087 | 13.2 | 0.3 - 26.1 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 12,359 | 12.6 | 4.1 - 21.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 96 | 11,526 | 4.3 | 0.0 - 9.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 205 | 23,799 | 13.3 | 7.5 - 19.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 676 | 65,011 | 4.9 | 2.9 - 7.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 259 | 22,620 | 8.2 | 3.8 - 12.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 149 | 18,749 | 8.3 | 2.6 - 14.0 |
| High school graduate | 359 | 38,397 | 10.0 | 6.3 - 13.7 |
| More than high school | 714 | 64,842 | 5.1 | 3.0 - 7.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 882 | 85,055 | 3.9 | 2.4 - 5.5 |
| Not Married | 354 | 37,901 | 14.2 | 9.5 - 19.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 914 | 88,217 | 5.2 | 3.4 - 7.0 |
| On Medicaid | 322 | 34,739 | 11.9 | 7.4 - 16.4 |
*Poor mental health status during pregnancy includes respondents who describe the time during their
most recent pregnancy as a very hard time or one of the worst times of their life.
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.
