Multivitamin* use before pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2009

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,005 113,720 54.6 50.7 - 58.5
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 693 79,490 49.9 45.2 - 54.6
Non-Hispanic Black 102 10,209 70.1 57.4 - 82.8
Non-Hispanic Other 66 5,487 43.0 26.5 - 59.5
Hispanic 144 18,534 69.6 60.1 - 79.1
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 78 9,961 82.4 71.1 - 93.8
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 157 18,998 71.4 61.9 - 80.8
High school graduate 201 25,263 71.1 62.8 - 79.3
More than high school 638 68,894 43.9 39.1 - 48.8
Marital Status
Married 640 71,582 42.4 37.6 - 47.2
Not Married 365 42,138 75.3 69.4 - 81.1
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 628 69,663 43.4 38.5 - 48.3
On Medicaid 377 44,057 72.3 66.3 - 78.2

*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.