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2021 Illinois PRAMS Factsheet
The Illinois Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is an ongoing population-based survey of women who delivered live born infants in Illinois. The Illinois PRAMS project is part of a national initiative of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce infant morbidity and mortality and improve maternal health. Illinois PRAMS detailed data can be found at https://www.dph.illinois.gov/data-statistics/prams.
Before Pregnancy
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Took multivitamins, prenatal vitamins, or folic acid vitamins every day during the month before pregnancy |
39.7% | 36.6% - 42.9% | 472 | 49,459 |
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Pregnancy unintended – want to be pregnant later, not at all, or not sure |
37.9% | 34.7% - 41.2% | 415 | 47,183 |
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Smoked during the three months before pregnancy |
12.3% | 10.3% - 14.7% | 137 | 15,106 |
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Consumed alcoholic drinks during the three months before pregnancy |
62.8% | 59.6% - 66.0% | 693 | 78,046 |
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Were physically abused by current or ex-husbands/partners, a family member, or someone else during 12 months before pregnancy |
3.6% | 2.6% - 5.1% | 40 | 4,424 |
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Enrolled in Medicaid the month before pregnancy |
28.0% | 25.1% - 31.2% | 299 | 33,787 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
During the 12 months before pregnancy
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exercised three or more days per week |
47.9% | 44.7% - 51.3% | 539 | 59,681 |
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Dieted to lose weight |
30.0% | 27.1% - 33.2% | 335 | 37,414 |
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Had teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist |
60.2% | 56.4% - 64.0% | 483 | 52,888 |
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Had a health care visit with an OB/GYN |
60.3% | 56.4% - 64.1% | 509 | 52,892 |
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Had health care visit for illness or chronic condition |
14.7% | 12.1% - 17.6% | 124 | 12,870 |
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Had health care visit for family planning or birth control |
17.0% | 14.3% - 20.0% | 146 | 14,915 |
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Had health care visit for depression or anxiety |
13.1% | 10.7% - 16.0% | 108 | 11,496 |
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Checked for diabetes by health care worker |
17.6% | 15.2% - 20.2% | 208 | 21,862 |
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Taking regular prescription medications, other than birth control |
21.4% | 18.9% - 24.2% | 256 | 26,636 |
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Talked with a health care worker about their family history |
40.2% | 37.0% - 43.5% | 472 | 29,928 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
During the 3 months before pregnancy
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Diagnosed with diabetes |
1.5% | 0.9% - 2.5% | 23 | 1,896 |
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Diagnosed with high blood pressure |
3.9% | 2.9% - 5.4% | 59 | 4,894 |
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Diagnosed with depression |
14.4% | 12.2% - 16.9% | 162 | 17,878 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
During Pregnancy
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Received prenatal care during the first trimester |
91.0% | 88.8% - 92.8% | 1,007 | 112,112 |
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Used WIC services during pregnancy |
24.8% | 22.0% - 27.9% | 262 | 30,847 |
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Had teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist |
45.7% | 42.4% - 49.0% | 508 | 56,577 |
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Diagnosed with depression |
14.7% | 12.5% - 17.3% | 158 | 18,133 |
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Received influenza immunization 12 months before or during pregnancy |
54.6% | 51.3% - 57.9% | 618 | 67,471 |
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Diagnosed with high blood pressure (starting in pregnancy) or (pre-)eclampsia |
18.4% | 16.0% - 21.0% | 258 | 22,677 |
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Diagnosed with gestational diabetes |
10.6% | 8.8% - 12.8% | 129 | 13,070 |
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Were physically abused by current or ex-husbands/partners, a family member, or someone else during pregnancy |
2.0% | 1.3% - 3.1% | 24 | 2,472 |
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Smoked last three months of pregnancy |
4.3% | 3.1% - 5.8% | 56 | 5,260 |
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Felt unsafe in the neighborhood where living |
8.8% | 7.1% - 10.9% | 103 | 10,986 |
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Enrolled in Medicaid for prenatal care |
45.0% | 41.6% - 48.4% | 455 | 53,133 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Postpartum Experiences and Infant Health
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Smoked after delivery |
6.7% | 5.2% - 8.6% | 79 | 8,267 |
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Diagnosed with depression |
13.1% | 11.0% - 15.5% | 150 | 16,206 |
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Had a postpartum checkup |
93.2% | 91.2% - 94.7% | 1,033 | 115,535 |
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Used postpartum birth control |
77.3% | 74.4% - 80.0% | 853 | 95,372 |
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Breastfed at least once after birth |
88.2% | 85.8% - 90.2% | 961 | 107,547 |
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Breastfed for at least 12 weeks after birth |
60.2% | 56.8% - 63.5% | 622 | 71,348 |
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Enrolled in Medicaid after delivery |
43.4% | 40.1% - 46.8% | 453 | 53,139 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Infant usual sleeping
| Selected Indicators | Percentage | 95% Confidence Interval | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Infant put to sleep on their backs most of the time |
84.5% | 81.9% - 86.8% | 923 | 102,962 |
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Infant slept in crib/bassinet/play yard |
92.7% | 90.7% - 94.3% | 1,006 | 112,106 |
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Infant slept with a blanket (not recommended) |
39.1% | 35.8% - 42.4% | 398 | 46,362 |
Percentage = Weighted percentage of Illinois mothers who gave birth to live infants in 2021 and responded ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
Respondents = Total number of mothers who responded ‘Yes’ to the survey question for the specified indicator; <30 respondents results may be unreliable.
Estimated population affected = Estimated number of Illinois mothers who delivered live born infants in 2021 and who would respond ‘Yes’ or as indicated to the question for the specified indicator.
The 2021 Illinois PRAMS survey was sent to 1,975 recent mothers in Illinois who delivered live born infants. The number of mothers responding to the survey was 1,119 for an unweighted response rate of 56%. The overall weighted response rate was 56%. The weighted response rates were 58% for mothers of low birth weight infants and 56% for mothers of normal birth weight infants. (Source: Illinois 2021 Analysis Weights report.)
