Poor mental health status* during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 994 | 111,424 | 7.0 | 5.0 - 8.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 684 | 79,765 | 6.4 | 4.3 - 8.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 95 | 9,828 | 11.0 | 3.0 - 18.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 67 | 4,495 | 9.2 | 0.0 - 21.6 |
| Hispanic | 148 | 17,336 | 6.6 | 1.8 - 11.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 62 | 7,488 | 3.2 | 0.0 - 7.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 176 | 21,739 | 10.2 | 4.6 - 15.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 573 | 63,689 | 6.8 | 4.3 - 9.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 183 | 18,507 | 5.2 | 1.5 - 8.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 134 | 16,976 | 2.9 | 0.0 - 6.4 |
| High school graduate | 216 | 24,859 | 7.2 | 3.0 - 11.5 |
| More than high school | 642 | 69,268 | 7.9 | 5.4 - 10.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 618 | 64,871 | 5.4 | 3.3 - 7.4 |
| Not Married | 376 | 46,553 | 9.2 | 5.6 - 12.8 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 596 | 65,188 | 5.4 | 3.3 - 7.5 |
| On Medicaid | 398 | 46,236 | 9.2 | 5.6 - 12.7 |
*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.
