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2002–1995 PRAMS Surveillance Reports
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) has
served as a state-specific data source for maternal and child
health (MCH) issues. The dissemination of PRAMS data is an essential
step in translating findings from PRAMS into public health action.
Data are presented by state, by sociodemographic characteristics.
Trend data are also presented by state. Each year is offered
in PDF format in this web page |
2002 Report Online |
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PRAMS and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally recognized as the optimum form of
nutrition for infants. Many professional health
organizations have adopted policies in support of
breastfeeding. |
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PRAMS and HIV Counseling Fact Sheet
In 1999, findings from the PRAMS survey in 19 states showed
that the prevalence of HIV counseling during prenatal care
visits ranged from 47% in Utah to 88% in New York state.
This fact sheet highlights the prevalence by state and by
maternal characteristics. |
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PRAMS and Physical Violence
Physical violence during pregnancy is associated with short-
and long-term adverse health outcomes for both mother and
infant. Approximately 4%–8% of American women experience
violence during their pregnancy, and homicide is one of the
leading causes of injury-related death in pregnancy. |
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PRAMS and Preterm Delivery
Preterm delivery, the birth of an infant prior to 37
completed weeks of gestation, is one of the leading causes
of illness and death among newborns.1 Preterm births have
increased 14% in the United States since 1990, growing from
10.6% of all U.S. |
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PRAMS and Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet
Depression among mothers in the months after delivery has
surfaced as an important maternal and child health concern.
Data from three states indicate that nearly 12% of women reported
being moderately depressed after they delivered their baby,
and 6% reported being very depressed after delivery. |
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PRAMS and Unintended Pregnancy Fact Sheet
Unintended pregnancy is of national importance because it
may influence a woman’s behavior and experiences during pregnancy
and affect the health of her newborn infant. |
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From Data to Action, Using Surveillance To Promote Public
Health: Examples from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring
System (PRAMS)
PRAMS surveillance data can be incorporated into public
health decision making, or translated, in a variety of ways.
In this booklet, examples show how PRAMS data have been used
by states to set priorities, change policies, change programs,
and identify new resources. |
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