Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2002
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,225 | 120,535 | 53.8 | 50.2 - 57.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 922 | 91,940 | 48.0 | 44.0 - 52.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 136 | 11,164 | 77.6 | 68.1 - 87.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 47 | 4,395 | 48.0 | 29.2 - 66.7 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 13,037 | 75.9 | 66.1 - 85.7 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 69 | 8,331 | 89.5 | 80.7 - 98.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 210 | 23,020 | 76.8 | 69.6 - 84.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 686 | 65,354 | 45.5 | 40.7 - 50.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 260 | 23,830 | 42.0 | 34.1 - 49.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 141 | 17,980 | 82.0 | 73.5 - 90.5 |
| High school graduate | 350 | 34,737 | 63.9 | 57.4 - 70.3 |
| More than high school | 713 | 66,029 | 40.5 | 36.0 - 45.0 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 903 | 88,547 | 44.0 | 39.9 - 48.1 |
| Not Married | 322 | 31,989 | 80.9 | 75.2 - 86.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 875 | 84,859 | 43.4 | 39.3 - 47.5 |
| On Medicaid | 350 | 35,676 | 78.5 | 72.7 - 84.2 |
*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.
