Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,089 | 114,839 | 9.9 | 7.5 - 12.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 759 | 78,574 | 7.7 | 5.3 - 10.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 109 | 11,999 | 24.1 | 11.4 - 36.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 68 | 6,413 | 8.8 | 0.6 - 17.1 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 17,853 | 10.6 | 4.7 - 16.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 76 | 11,523 | 11.8 | 2.9 - 20.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 193 | 21,135 | 19.2 | 11.6 - 26.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 599 | 61,138 | 7.3 | 4.7 - 10.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 221 | 21,042 | 7.1 | 2.4 - 11.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 163 | 20,715 | 7.4 | 2.9 - 12.0 |
| High school graduate | 233 | 26,047 | 16.0 | 9.6 - 22.4 |
| More than high school | 685 | 67,579 | 8.3 | 5.5 - 11.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 703 | 68,050 | 5.4 | 3.3 - 7.4 |
| Not Married | 386 | 46,788 | 16.5 | 11.6 - 21.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 697 | 69,874 | 5.5 | 3.3 - 7.8 |
| On Medicaid | 392 | 44,965 | 16.7 | 11.8 - 21.6 |
*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.
