What is a PRAMS Questionnaire?

In Georgia, new mothers are sent a PRAMS questionnaire that consists of 90 questions. Along with the questionnaire, mothers are sent an introductory letter, a question and answer brochure about PRAMS, a calendar, a consent letter and a resource brochure. (Spanish links below). The PRAMS questionnaire consists of two parts. First, there are core questions that are asked by all states.

The core portion of the questionnaire includes questions about the following:

  • Attitudes and feelings about the most recent pregnancy.
  • Content and source of prenatal care.
  • Maternal alcohol and tobacco consumption.
  • Physical abuse before and during pregnancy.
  • Pregnancy-related morbidity.
  • Infant health care.
  • Contraceptive use.
  • Mother's knowledge of pregnancy-related health issues, such as adverse effects of tobacco and alcohol; benefits of folic acid; and risks of HIV.
The remaining questions on the survey are chosen from a pretested list of standard questions developed by CDC or are developed by states on their own.