Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2004
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,076 | 118,061 | 53.1 | 49.3 - 56.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 841 | 91,472 | 50.1 | 45.9 - 54.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 92 | 8,398 | 70.3 | 57.2 - 83.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 52 | 4,896 | 51.2 | 32.3 - 70.1 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 13,295 | 63.1 | 50.3 - 76.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 68 | 8,652 | 68.2 | 54.3 - 82.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 173 | 21,899 | 77.4 | 69.3 - 85.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 591 | 62,856 | 50.1 | 45.0 - 55.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 244 | 24,654 | 33.9 | 26.1 - 41.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 145 | 19,089 | 72.7 | 63.1 - 82.3 |
| High school graduate | 253 | 30,243 | 63.9 | 56.6 - 71.2 |
| More than high school | 671 | 67,208 | 42.4 | 37.7 - 47.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 745 | 78,948 | 45.2 | 40.7 - 49.7 |
| Not Married | 331 | 39,113 | 68.9 | 62.4 - 75.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 738 | 76,598 | 44.4 | 39.8 - 48.9 |
| On Medicaid | 338 | 41,463 | 69.2 | 62.8 - 75.6 |
*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.
