Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2003
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,232 | 121,448 | 53.0 | 49.4 - 56.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 932 | 92,141 | 46.3 | 42.3 - 50.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 132 | 11,837 | 76.2 | 66.6 - 85.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 60 | 6,197 | 65.1 | 49.6 - 80.6 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 11,273 | 76.3 | 66.3 - 86.2 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 79 | 9,439 | 82.1 | 71.0 - 93.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 213 | 22,526 | 78.0 | 71.0 - 84.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 665 | 64,555 | 46.7 | 41.9 - 51.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 275 | 24,927 | 35.6 | 28.3 - 42.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 169 | 18,810 | 79.2 | 71.2 - 87.2 |
| High school graduate | 330 | 33,051 | 62.9 | 56.0 - 69.8 |
| More than high school | 714 | 67,318 | 40.7 | 36.2 - 45.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 872 | 84,212 | 41.6 | 37.5 - 45.8 |
| Not Married | 360 | 37,236 | 78.5 | 73.1 - 84.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 861 | 82,548 | 41.3 | 37.2 - 45.4 |
| On Medicaid | 371 | 38,900 | 77.7 | 72.1 - 83.2 |
*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.
