Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2007
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,600 | 238,802 | 54.9 | 52.4 - 57.4 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,167 | 116,491 | 49.8 | 46.2 - 53.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 514 | 41,470 | 58.3 | 52.0 - 64.5 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 252 | 22,587 | 47.9 | 39.9 - 55.9 |
| Hispanic | 667 | 58,254 | 65.4 | 60.7 - 70.0 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 172 | 19,973 | 67.7 | 58.3 - 77.2 |
| 20-24 years old | 517 | 50,361 | 68.3 | 63.2 - 73.4 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,356 | 124,872 | 52.2 | 48.8 - 55.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 555 | 43,596 | 41.4 | 36.0 - 46.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 457 | 46,293 | 67.8 | 62.1 - 73.5 |
| High school graduate | 680 | 65,322 | 64.5 | 59.7 - 69.2 |
| More than high school | 1,451 | 126,097 | 45.0 | 41.7 - 48.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,510 | 134,692 | 45.6 | 42.5 - 48.8 |
| Not Married | 1,090 | 104,111 | 66.9 | 63.2 - 70.6 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,366 | 122,978 | 44.2 | 40.8 - 47.5 |
| On Medicaid | 1,234 | 115,824 | 66.3 | 62.8 - 69.8 |
*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.
