Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,615 | 235,297 | 54.3 | 51.8 - 56.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,202 | 120,739 | 45.6 | 42.1 - 49.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 533 | 37,301 | 64.9 | 59.2 - 70.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 232 | 18,647 | 45.0 | 36.6 - 53.4 |
| Hispanic | 648 | 58,610 | 68.4 | 63.9 - 72.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 175 | 16,874 | 74.5 | 65.6 - 83.5 |
| 20-24 years old | 516 | 51,328 | 69.6 | 64.5 - 74.7 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,349 | 120,813 | 49.9 | 46.6 - 53.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 575 | 46,282 | 41.2 | 36.1 - 46.4 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 452 | 48,342 | 70.1 | 64.5 - 75.7 |
| High school graduate | 701 | 62,332 | 63.4 | 58.8 - 68.0 |
| More than high school | 1,445 | 123,024 | 43.3 | 40.1 - 46.5 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,561 | 141,411 | 44.0 | 40.9 - 47.1 |
| Not Married | 1,054 | 93,886 | 69.8 | 66.2 - 73.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,396 | 123,110 | 41.8 | 38.5 - 45.1 |
| On Medicaid | 1,218 | 112,176 | 68.0 | 64.7 - 71.4 |
*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.
