The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a
survey designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
identify and track selected maternal experiences before, during, and after
pregnancy. Texas has been participating in PRAMS since 2002. Mothers
who are residents of Texas and who have recently given birth may complete and
submit PRAMS surveys by phone or mail. The PRAMS survey includes questions
about numerous health topics such as:
- Access to prenatal care;
- Pregnancy intention;
- Alcohol use;
- Smoking and smoke exposure;
- Type of insurance;
- Intimate partner violence;
- Postpartum depression;
- Breastfeeding; and
- Infant sleep position.
In Texas, PRAMS provides the most comprehensive population-based
data on maternal health during and after pregnancy. Along with several other
state agencies and stakeholders, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
uses PRAMS data to inform, develop, and drive policies to improve the health of
Texas mothers and babies.
Previously reported annually as a Databook, Texas PRAMS data are
now published in an interactive dashboard. You may the view the PRAMS Data Dashboard on
the Texas
Health Data site. The dashboard currently displays survey results in
three different views and is updated annually. Due to the CDC timeline for data
collection, data cleaning, and weighting, the data is generally available two
years after the end of each birth year.
The 2017-2021 Texas PRAMS Questionnaire and 2018 Databook are
available below. Previous years are available on request.
2017-2021 PRAMS Questionnaire (1MB, PDF)
Texas 2018 PRAMS Databook
Summary (790KB, PDF)
2012-2019 Texas PRAMS Data Dashboard is updated annually.
Requests of information regarding PRAMS should be directed to
the Texas PRAMS Coordinator by email at TexasPRAMS@dshs.texas.gov or
by phone at 512-776-2935.