Multivitamin* use before pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2007

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,119 117,583 53.6 49.9 - 57.4
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 774 79,915 52.0 47.5 - 56.4
Non-Hispanic Black 109 11,999 55.1 41.0 - 69.2
Non-Hispanic Other 73 6,613 43.5 28.8 - 58.2
Hispanic 163 19,056 63.3 53.7 - 72.8
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 78 11,554 70.3 56.7 - 83.9
20-24 years old 199 21,589 74.0 66.3 - 81.7
25-34 years old 614 62,868 49.6 44.6 - 54.6
35 years old or more 228 21,572 36.1 28.0 - 44.2
Education
Less than high school 171 21,062 68.7 59.5 - 78.0
High school graduate 238 26,819 68.9 61.1 - 76.6
More than high school 702 69,204 43.1 38.4 - 47.8
Marital Status
Married 721 69,871 40.3 35.8 - 44.9
Not Married 398 47,712 73.1 67.4 - 78.9
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 712 71,343 42.5 37.9 - 47.2
On Medicaid 407 46,240 70.8 65.0 - 76.6

*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.