Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 990 | 111,806 | 8.6 | 6.3 - 10.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 676 | 77,606 | 9.3 | 6.5 - 12.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 103 | 10,681 | 15.0 | 4.8 - 25.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 65 | 5,328 | 0.9 | 0.0 - 2.0 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 18,191 | 4.1 | 0.2 - 8.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 81 | 10,282 | 10.2 | 1.2 - 19.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 155 | 20,824 | 5.7 | 1.2 - 10.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 557 | 62,388 | 9.4 | 6.3 - 12.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 197 | 18,312 | 8.5 | 3.1 - 13.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 160 | 18,935 | 13.4 | 6.1 - 20.8 |
| High school graduate | 191 | 24,240 | 9.7 | 4.3 - 15.0 |
| More than high school | 630 | 68,066 | 6.6 | 4.2 - 9.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 627 | 70,017 | 6.0 | 3.7 - 8.3 |
| Not Married | 363 | 41,789 | 13.0 | 8.4 - 17.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 618 | 68,606 | 7.8 | 5.1 - 10.6 |
| On Medicaid | 372 | 43,200 | 9.9 | 5.8 - 13.9 |
*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.
