Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State excluding New York City, 2005
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,177 | 116,284 | 54.3 | 50.7 - 57.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 813 | 82,753 | 49.5 | 45.3 - 53.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 122 | 11,031 | 70.7 | 58.6 - 82.8 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 66 | 5,604 | 56.2 | 40.1 - 72.3 |
| Hispanic | 176 | 16,895 | 66.5 | 57.6 - 75.4 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 80 | 8,433 | 84.5 | 73.6 - 95.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 208 | 20,467 | 75.0 | 67.5 - 82.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 634 | 62,575 | 48.9 | 44.0 - 53.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 255 | 24,808 | 40.7 | 33.1 - 48.3 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 174 | 17,537 | 71.8 | 62.9 - 80.7 |
| High school graduate | 246 | 25,492 | 70.1 | 63.0 - 77.3 |
| More than high school | 744 | 71,966 | 44.2 | 39.7 - 48.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 798 | 79,489 | 44.3 | 40.1 - 48.6 |
| Not Married | 379 | 36,795 | 75.8 | 70.2 - 81.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 763 | 73,935 | 43.0 | 38.6 - 47.4 |
| On Medicaid | 414 | 42,349 | 74.1 | 68.7 - 79.5 |
*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.
