Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2002
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,211 | 119,602 | 8.2 | 6.2 - 10.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 912 | 90,913 | 8.0 | 5.7 - 10.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 132 | 10,935 | 18.8 | 9.6 - 27.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 45 | 4,371 | 1.0 | 0.0 - 2.2 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 13,384 | 3.1 | 0.0 - 6.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 67 | 8,295 | 13.4 | 2.6 - 24.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 206 | 22,670 | 10.3 | 5.3 - 15.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 677 | 64,791 | 6.7 | 4.4 - 9.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 261 | 23,847 | 8.2 | 4.0 - 12.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 140 | 17,961 | 9.4 | 3.2 - 15.7 |
| High school graduate | 344 | 34,030 | 9.0 | 5.2 - 12.7 |
| More than high school | 707 | 65,839 | 7.6 | 5.2 - 9.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 893 | 87,525 | 6.8 | 4.7 - 8.8 |
| Not Married | 318 | 32,077 | 12.0 | 7.3 - 16.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 866 | 84,157 | 6.7 | 4.6 - 8.7 |
| On Medicaid | 345 | 35,445 | 11.7 | 7.3 - 16.0 |
*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.
