Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2001
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,257 | 121,315 | 54.1 | 50.6 - 57.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 967 | 94,033 | 48.8 | 44.9 - 52.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 114 | 9,982 | 75.1 | 64.4 - 85.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 53 | 4,111 | 53.4 | 34.9 - 72.0 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 13,188 | 76.4 | 67.1 - 85.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 102 | 10,520 | 78.3 | 67.9 - 88.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 205 | 21,355 | 73.7 | 66.2 - 81.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 687 | 65,708 | 48.4 | 43.7 - 53.0 |
| 35 years old or more | 263 | 23,732 | 41.6 | 34.1 - 49.2 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 173 | 16,893 | 79.0 | 70.9 - 87.1 |
| High school graduate | 357 | 37,500 | 65.6 | 59.4 - 71.8 |
| More than high school | 707 | 65,515 | 40.7 | 36.3 - 45.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 927 | 88,304 | 45.0 | 41.1 - 49.0 |
| Not Married | 330 | 33,010 | 78.4 | 72.5 - 84.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 915 | 87,576 | 45.6 | 41.6 - 49.6 |
| On Medicaid | 342 | 33,739 | 76.1 | 70.3 - 82.0 |
*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.
