Maryland PRAMS
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

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In Maryland,new mothers are sent aPRAMS Survey booklet consisting of approximately 75-questions. Along with the Survey, mothers are sent an introductory letter, question and answer brochure about PRAMS, calendar, resource brochure, and an incentive for completing the Survey. These materials are available in English and Spanish. Mothers who do not complete the Survey by mail are given the opportunity to complete the Survey by phone interview.

 

 

Click here to see the survey questions asked between 2009-2012

Click here to see the survey questions asked between 2004 and 2008.

Maryland PRAMS Survey Topics

Each of the 37 states participating in PRAMS has a series of standardized core questions. Topics covered in the PRAMS survey range from quality of care to stress during pregnancy, including:

  • attitudes and feelings about most recent pregnancy
  • content and source of prenatal care
  • maternal alcohol and tobacco use
  • physical abuse before and during pregnancy
  • infant health care
  • maternal living conditions
  • breastfeeding
  • folic acid use
  • knowledge of pregnancy-related health issues.

In addition, Maryland has more detailed questions concerning:

  • assisted reproduction (fertility drugs)
  • exercise
  • nutrition
  • vaccination
  • automobile safety
  • depression
  • oral health
  • social services
  • prenatal care
  • bed-rest during pregnancy
  • contraception use

For additional information on PRAMS, please visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site.

Revised 06/2009