Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,374 | 229,587 | 53.4 | 50.8 - 55.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,048 | 110,184 | 45.5 | 41.7 - 49.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 419 | 34,083 | 60.0 | 53.6 - 66.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 292 | 25,332 | 46.7 | 39.5 - 53.9 |
| Hispanic | 615 | 59,988 | 66.9 | 62.2 - 71.6 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 1,447 | 125,828 | 54.6 | 51.3 - 57.8 |
| 20-24 years old | 158 | 21,216 | 74.6 | 66.3 - 82.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 569 | 63,993 | 46.5 | 41.3 - 51.7 |
| 35 years old or more | 200 | 18,550 | 44.7 | 35.3 - 54.1 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 425 | 45,073 | 68.2 | 62.5 - 73.8 |
| High school graduate | 539 | 55,484 | 61.8 | 56.6 - 67.0 |
| More than high school | 1,398 | 128,246 | 44.6 | 41.3 - 47.9 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,386 | 135,409 | 43.1 | 39.8 - 46.4 |
| Not Married | 988 | 94,177 | 68.1 | 64.4 - 71.9 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,267 | 122,392 | 42.8 | 39.3 - 46.3 |
| On Medicaid | 1,104 | 107,150 | 65.5 | 61.9 - 69.1 |
*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.
