Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,481 | 121,220 | 56.1 | 52.9 - 59.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 393 | 36,576 | 45.1 | 39.1 - 51.1 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 405 | 29,472 | 59.5 | 52.9 - 66.2 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 179 | 15,975 | 49.7 | 40.3 - 59.2 |
| Hispanic | 504 | 39,197 | 66.4 | 61.3 - 71.5 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 94 | 8,420 | 64.2 | 51.9 - 76.4 |
| 20-24 years old | 318 | 28,772 | 64.0 | 57.2 - 70.8 |
| 25-34 years old | 742 | 62,004 | 54.7 | 50.2 - 59.3 |
| 35 years old or more | 327 | 22,024 | 46.6 | 39.5 - 53.7 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 286 | 25,231 | 67.0 | 59.9 - 74.0 |
| High school graduate | 442 | 38,503 | 61.4 | 55.4 - 67.4 |
| More than high school | 749 | 56,893 | 47.3 | 42.8 - 51.7 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 789 | 64,821 | 51.3 | 47.0 - 55.7 |
| Not Married | 692 | 56,399 | 61.6 | 56.8 - 66.4 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 654 | 51,636 | 46.4 | 41.6 - 51.1 |
| On Medicaid | 827 | 69,584 | 63.3 | 59.1 - 67.6 |
*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.
