Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 761 | 59,152 | 60.2 | 55.8 - 64.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 188 | 16,093 | 48.3 | 40.0 - 56.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 222 | 14,924 | 58.2 | 49.3 - 67.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 80 | 6,025 | 47.6 | 34.1 - 61.2 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 22,110 | 73.5 | 67.0 - 79.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 53 | 4,244 | 66.7 | 50.5 - 82.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 156 | 12,661 | 68.7 | 59.8 - 77.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 398 | 30,953 | 61.3 | 55.3 - 67.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 154 | 11,294 | 45.0 | 35.0 - 55.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 166 | 14,426 | 70.8 | 62.4 - 79.2 |
| High school graduate | 227 | 17,813 | 67.2 | 59.5 - 74.8 |
| More than high school | 367 | 26,792 | 50.0 | 43.6 - 56.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 386 | 30,589 | 53.9 | 47.9 - 59.9 |
| Not Married | 375 | 28,563 | 66.8 | 60.6 - 73.0 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 327 | 23,781 | 46.4 | 39.5 - 53.2 |
| On Medicaid | 434 | 35,371 | 69.4 | 64.1 - 74.8 |
*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.
