Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,215 | 119,716 | 7.6 | 5.7 - 9.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 925 | 91,723 | 6.4 | 4.4 - 8.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 127 | 11,134 | 12.9 | 5.4 - 20.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 6,197 | 7.0 | 0.0 - 15.4 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 10,662 | 13.4 | 4.5 - 22.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 76 | 9,172 | 6.3 | 0.0 - 13.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 207 | 22,055 | 9.6 | 4.7 - 14.5 |
| 25-34 years old | 658 | 63,962 | 7.0 | 4.6 - 9.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 274 | 24,528 | 7.9 | 3.7 - 12.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 165 | 18,514 | 7.2 | 2.3 - 12.1 |
| High school graduate | 319 | 32,029 | 7.0 | 3.3 - 10.6 |
| More than high school | 712 | 66,904 | 7.9 | 5.4 - 10.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 866 | 83,653 | 5.8 | 3.9 - 7.8 |
| Not Married | 349 | 36,064 | 11.8 | 7.5 - 16.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 858 | 82,029 | 6.1 | 4.0 - 8.1 |
| On Medicaid | 357 | 37,687 | 11.0 | 7.0 - 15.1 |
*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.
