Multivitamin* use before pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report

New York State excluding New York City, 2010

Maternal Characteristics Respondents Estimated Population Affected Prevalence (%) 95% C.I.
Total 1,004 111,813 51.7 47.8 - 55.6
Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 691 80,015 46.9 42.3 - 51.5
Non-Hispanic Black 96 10,129 66.8 54.2 - 79.4
Non-Hispanic Other 69 4,528 50.2 32.2 - 68.2
Hispanic 148 17,141 65.5 56.0 - 75.0
Maternal Age
Less than 20 years old 61 7,187 70.3 54.3 - 86.3
20-24 years old 180 21,959 73.5 65.2 - 81.7
25-34 years old 577 64,108 48.2 43.2 - 53.3
35 years old or more 186 18,559 30.6 22.3 - 38.9
Education
Less than high school 137 17,316 68.0 57.1 - 78.8
High school graduate 215 24,645 67.2 59.5 - 74.9
More than high school 650 69,531 41.9 37.2 - 46.6
Marital Status
Married 624 65,378 38.1 33.3 - 42.8
Not Married 380 46,435 70.9 64.9 - 76.8
Medicaid Status
Not on Medicaid 603 65,575 40.3 35.4 - 45.1
On Medicaid 401 46,238 67.9 61.9 - 73.8

*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.