WIC services during pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York State, 2006
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,602 | 234,050 | 47.4 | 45.0 - 49.9 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1,196 | 120,028 | 28.4 | 25.2 - 31.7 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 532 | 36,864 | 65.6 | 59.9 - 71.3 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 228 | 18,502 | 41.5 | 33.0 - 50.0 |
| Hispanic | 646 | 58,656 | 76.8 | 72.7 - 80.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 173 | 16,168 | 86.1 | 79.0 - 93.1 |
| 20-24 years old | 517 | 51,178 | 72.1 | 67.1 - 77.1 |
| 25-34 years old | 1,338 | 120,534 | 40.2 | 36.9 - 43.5 |
| 35 years old or more | 574 | 46,170 | 25.5 | 21.0 - 30.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 444 | 47,190 | 77.8 | 72.5 - 83.1 |
| High school graduate | 702 | 62,814 | 63.9 | 59.4 - 68.4 |
| More than high school | 1,439 | 122,447 | 27.2 | 24.4 - 30.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 1,551 | 140,502 | 30.0 | 27.1 - 32.8 |
| Not Married | 1,051 | 93,548 | 73.7 | 70.2 - 77.2 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 1,390 | 122,559 | 17.9 | 15.3 - 20.6 |
| On Medicaid | 1,211 | 111,480 | 79.9 | 76.9 - 82.8 |
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.
