Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,104 | 114,438 | 7.8 | 5.8 - 9.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 770 | 81,178 | 6.6 | 4.5 - 8.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 109 | 10,279 | 15.2 | 4.8 - 25.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 72 | 6,882 | 9.9 | 1.4 - 18.4 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 16,099 | 8.5 | 2.9 - 14.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 50 | 5,431 | 5.4 | 0.0 - 12.7 |
| 20-24 years old | 204 | 20,444 | 11.2 | 5.2 - 17.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 617 | 65,371 | 5.5 | 3.2 - 7.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 233 | 23,192 | 12.1 | 7.0 - 17.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 138 | 15,697 | 11.1 | 4.0 - 18.2 |
| High school graduate | 235 | 24,998 | 9.3 | 4.5 - 14.0 |
| More than high school | 723 | 73,241 | 6.7 | 4.5 - 8.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 728 | 76,461 | 6.3 | 4.1 - 8.4 |
| Not Married | 376 | 37,978 | 11.0 | 6.8 - 15.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 699 | 72,946 | 6.6 | 4.4 - 8.9 |
| On Medicaid | 405 | 41,492 | 9.9 | 6.1 - 13.8 |
*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.
