Breastfeeding Initiation
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2009
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,343 | 102,225 | 89.8 | 87.8 - 91.8 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 351 | 27,809 | 91.5 | 88.1 - 94.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 307 | 20,437 | 88.1 | 83.4 - 92.9 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 219 | 15,525 | 82.0 | 75.4 - 88.5 |
| Hispanic | 466 | 38,454 | 93.1 | 90.3 - 95.9 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 73 | 6,400 | 90.0 | 81.7 - 98.3 |
| 20-24 years old | 253 | 21,455 | 89.2 | 84.6 - 93.9 |
| 25-34 years old | 707 | 53,460 | 89.1 | 86.2 - 91.9 |
| 35 years old or more | 310 | 20,910 | 92.3 | 88.6 - 96.0 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 261 | 21,495 | 85.2 | 80.0 - 90.4 |
| High school graduate | 327 | 26,103 | 88.3 | 84.0 - 92.5 |
| More than high school | 753 | 54,611 | 92.8 | 90.5 - 95.1 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 731 | 57,331 | 91.8 | 89.4 - 94.2 |
| Not Married | 612 | 44,894 | 87.3 | 84.0 - 90.7 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 683 | 52,307 | 92.1 | 89.6 - 94.5 |
| On Medicaid | 660 | 49,918 | 87.5 | 84.3 - 90.7 |
This report excludes respondents whose baby has died or is not living with them.
Note: The question on co-sleeping changed in 2012, therefore co-sleeping will only be presented from 2012 forward.
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.
