Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2001
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,245 | 120,345 | 8.1 | 6.1 - 10.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 963 | 93,650 | 8.2 | 6.0 - 10.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 111 | 9,767 | 14.0 | 5.4 - 22.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 52 | 4,099 | 0.4 | 0.0 - 1.1 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 12,829 | 5.2 | 0.4 - 10.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 101 | 10,505 | 17.0 | 7.5 - 26.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 21,509 | 9.6 | 4.7 - 14.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 679 | 64,911 | 7.4 | 4.9 - 9.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 261 | 23,420 | 4.5 | 1.4 - 7.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 170 | 16,835 | 12.0 | 5.7 - 18.4 |
| High school graduate | 348 | 36,582 | 9.5 | 5.7 - 13.4 |
| More than high school | 707 | 65,522 | 5.8 | 3.7 - 8.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 921 | 87,611 | 5.7 | 3.9 - 7.5 |
| Not Married | 324 | 32,734 | 14.4 | 9.4 - 19.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 908 | 87,135 | 5.6 | 3.8 - 7.4 |
| On Medicaid | 337 | 33,210 | 14.5 | 9.6 - 19.5 |
*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.
