Multivitamin* use before pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2008

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,119 115,847 49.4 45.7 - 53.1
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 774 81,336 42.1 37.9 - 46.4
Non-Hispanic Black 112 10,482 67.4 54.3 - 80.6
Non-Hispanic Other 74 7,192 52.7 38.4 - 67.1
Hispanic 159 16,837 72.0 63.2 - 80.8
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 52 5,480 76.3 60.9 - 91.7
20-24 years old 210 20,970 70.2 61.9 - 78.5
25-34 years old 624 66,075 46.8 41.9 - 51.7
35 years old or more 233 23,323 31.8 24.4 - 39.1
Education
Less than high school 143 16,157 75.0 65.8 - 84.3
High school graduate 239 25,301 61.7 53.8 - 69.7
More than high school 729 73,887 39.6 35.2 - 43.9
Marital Status
Married 733 76,817 37.6 33.3 - 41.9
Not Married 386 39,030 72.6 66.7 - 78.5
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 698 72,929 37.4 33.1 - 41.8
On Medicaid 421 42,918 69.7 64.0 - 75.5

*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.