Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,369 | 115,867 | 52.2 | 48.9 - 55.5 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 355 | 30,693 | 34.1 | 28.1 - 40.0 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 317 | 23,873 | 55.7 | 48.5 - 62.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 226 | 19,846 | 47.7 | 39.7 - 55.7 |
| Hispanic | 471 | 41,454 | 65.7 | 60.4 - 70.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,369 | 115,867 | 52.2 | 48.9 - 55.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 268 | 26,075 | 65.9 | 58.9 - 72.8 |
| High school graduate | 338 | 30,222 | 54.0 | 47.5 - 60.5 |
| More than high school | 760 | 59,352 | 45.4 | 40.9 - 49.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 746 | 63,827 | 43.9 | 39.5 - 48.3 |
| Not Married | 623 | 52,039 | 62.3 | 57.5 - 67.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 639 | 52,729 | 42.0 | 37.2 - 46.8 |
| On Medicaid | 727 | 63,093 | 60.7 | 56.3 - 65.1 |
*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.
