Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2008
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,145 | 211,023 | 53.7 | 51.1 - 56.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,038 | 106,423 | 41.9 | 38.3 - 45.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 365 | 29,987 | 65.5 | 58.6 - 72.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 250 | 24,263 | 58.2 | 50.6 - 65.9 |
| Hispanic | 492 | 50,351 | 69.4 | 64.4 - 74.3 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 102 | 10,903 | 70.9 | 59.9 - 81.9 |
| 20-24 years old | 419 | 41,192 | 68.3 | 62.5 - 74.0 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,158 | 115,329 | 51.7 | 48.1 - 55.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 466 | 43,599 | 41.0 | 35.5 - 46.6 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 366 | 38,787 | 71.5 | 65.7 - 77.4 |
| High school graduate | 489 | 49,501 | 62.2 | 56.8 - 67.7 |
| More than high school | 1,279 | 121,875 | 44.5 | 41.1 - 47.8 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,286 | 127,833 | 43.4 | 40.0 - 46.7 |
| Not Married | 859 | 83,190 | 69.6 | 65.6 - 73.5 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,153 | 112,605 | 40.7 | 37.2 - 44.2 |
| On Medicaid | 992 | 98,419 | 68.6 | 64.9 - 72.3 |
*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.
