Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,194 | 194,002 | 55.1 | 52.5 - 57.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,087 | 105,878 | 47.6 | 43.9 - 51.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 392 | 27,919 | 62.3 | 55.5 - 69.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 184 | 14,585 | 53.3 | 43.6 - 62.9 |
| Hispanic | 531 | 45,619 | 68.7 | 63.8 - 73.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 149 | 13,456 | 78.8 | 70.1 - 87.6 |
| 20-24 years old | 419 | 37,730 | 71.6 | 66.2 - 77.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,144 | 101,948 | 51.4 | 47.8 - 55.1 |
| 35 years old or more | 482 | 40,868 | 41.3 | 35.7 - 46.9 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 371 | 33,268 | 70.8 | 64.7 - 76.9 |
| High school graduate | 579 | 51,437 | 66.2 | 61.3 - 71.2 |
| More than high school | 1,227 | 107,792 | 44.9 | 41.4 - 48.4 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,354 | 123,793 | 45.7 | 42.3 - 49.0 |
| Not Married | 840 | 70,209 | 71.8 | 67.8 - 75.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,196 | 105,992 | 44.0 | 40.5 - 47.6 |
| On Medicaid | 998 | 88,010 | 68.5 | 64.8 - 72.1 |
*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.
