Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,071 | 117,563 | 7.2 | 5.3 - 9.1 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 836 | 90,893 | 7.7 | 5.4 - 9.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 92 | 8,212 | 12.9 | 4.2 - 21.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 53 | 4,909 | 0.9 | 0.0 - 2.1 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 13,550 | 2.9 | 0.0 - 7.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 66 | 8,252 | 4.2 | 0.0 - 9.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 170 | 21,825 | 11.5 | 5.7 - 17.3 |
| 25-34 years old | 590 | 62,646 | 6.6 | 4.1 - 9.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 245 | 24,841 | 5.8 | 2.3 - 9.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 139 | 18,594 | 7.8 | 2.1 - 13.5 |
| High school graduate | 258 | 30,692 | 10.9 | 6.4 - 15.4 |
| More than high school | 667 | 66,756 | 5.5 | 3.4 - 7.6 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 747 | 78,764 | 4.8 | 3.0 - 6.7 |
| Not Married | 324 | 38,799 | 12.0 | 7.6 - 16.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 738 | 76,187 | 4.4 | 2.7 - 6.1 |
| On Medicaid | 333 | 41,377 | 12.4 | 8.0 - 16.8 |
*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.
