Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2000
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,252 | 124,656 | 56.4 | 52.9 - 59.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 967 | 96,431 | 52.4 | 48.4 - 56.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 137 | 11,585 | 73.5 | 63.0 - 84.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 44 | 4,229 | 45.1 | 25.8 - 64.3 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 12,412 | 75.2 | 64.7 - 85.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 99 | 11,839 | 81.1 | 71.0 - 91.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 208 | 24,248 | 81.2 | 74.4 - 87.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 682 | 65,501 | 49.8 | 45.1 - 54.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 263 | 23,068 | 36.2 | 28.7 - 43.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 152 | 18,802 | 78.6 | 70.0 - 87.3 |
| High school graduate | 362 | 38,754 | 64.1 | 58.0 - 70.2 |
| More than high school | 723 | 65,853 | 45.2 | 40.6 - 49.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 892 | 86,238 | 48.2 | 44.1 - 52.2 |
| Not Married | 360 | 38,418 | 74.8 | 68.7 - 80.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 924 | 89,538 | 48.0 | 43.9 - 52.0 |
| On Medicaid | 328 | 35,119 | 77.8 | 71.8 - 83.7 |
*Women were asked how many times a week they took a multivitamin during the month before they
became pregnant with their new baby.
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.
