Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,026 | 95,176 | 58.9 | 55.2 - 62.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 264 | 25,087 | 41.4 | 34.1 - 48.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 253 | 19,505 | 64.4 | 56.6 - 72.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 176 | 17,071 | 60.6 | 51.6 - 69.5 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 33,514 | 68.0 | 62.0 - 74.1 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 50 | 5,424 | 65.4 | 49.8 - 81.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 209 | 20,222 | 66.2 | 58.2 - 74.2 |
| 25-34 years old | 534 | 49,254 | 58.2 | 53.0 - 63.4 |
| 35 years old or more | 233 | 20,277 | 51.7 | 43.5 - 59.8 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 223 | 22,630 | 69.0 | 61.6 - 76.5 |
| High school graduate | 250 | 24,200 | 62.7 | 55.3 - 70.2 |
| More than high school | 550 | 47,988 | 52.0 | 46.7 - 57.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 553 | 51,016 | 52.0 | 46.8 - 57.2 |
| Not Married | 473 | 44,160 | 67.0 | 61.6 - 72.3 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 455 | 39,676 | 46.6 | 40.9 - 52.4 |
| On Medicaid | 571 | 55,501 | 67.7 | 63.0 - 72.5 |
*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.
