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Oregon PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System)

PRAMS and ECHO Surveys

The PRAMS and ECHO surveys collect data on the health and wellbeing of families with infants and preschoolers. Public health local and state agencies, researchers and academics, regional coalitions, and policy makers use information from PRAMS and ECHO to inform and assess programs and outreach.

PRAMS

  • PRAMS stands for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.
  • Questions focus on the times before, during, and after pregnancy. 
  • People are randomly selected to receive a survey 2-3 months after giving birth.
  • Offered in English and Spanish and as a printed booklet, web-based questionnaire, or one-on-one telephone interview.
  • Find annual data below. Analytic data sets may be available; please contact us (info to right).
  • Most recent completed survey is PRAMS Phase 8 (2016-21)
    PRAMS 8 English      PRAMS 8 Spanish.pdf
  • PRAMS Phase 9 is in process of analysis (2023-4).
    PRAMS 9 English.pdf   PRAMS 9 Spanish.pdf

ECHO, a follow-up to PRAMS
  • ECHO stands for Early Childhood Health in Oregon
  • Survey follows up three years later with people who completed a PRAMS survey
  • Offered in English and Spanish and as a printed booklet or one-on-one telephone interview. 
  • Annual data available soon 
  • Most recent survey is ECHOA (2020-21, 2024)
    ECHO Survey English.pdf   ECHO Survey Spanish.pdf

Requesting Data

Curious about using PRAMS or ECHO data for your project? Contact us: Caitlyn Howell, Research Analyst/Coordinator, caitlyn.b.howell@oha.oregon.gov, 971-401-2560.

We can provide analytic data files to those with statistical software that can weight data. Data include survey and operational data plus select information from birth certificates (such as demographics). Data user agreements are required. Using additional variables from the birth certificate, such as county or census tract information, requires a second approval, which we will help you navigate.

County data: Because of methodology, we cannot give precise information for your area. We may, however, be able to provide estimates or ranges, which we would provide in an Excel or similar format. We regret we are not able to offer analytic services. 

PRAMS Annual Reports
Phase 8 questionnaire

Oregon PRAMS 2021 Data 
Oregon PRAMS 2020 Data
Oregon PRAMS 2019 Data
Oregon PRAMS 2018 Data
Oregon PRAMS 2017 Data
Oregon PRAMS 2016 Data

Earlier data available: Phase 7 (2012-15), Phase 6 (2009-11), and Phase 5 (2004-08).

ECHO Annual Reports
Phase A questionnaire

We are analyzing ECHO data and will have reports by fall 2025.

PRAMS Dashboards and Special Reports

Dashboards can be explored by question and demographic information. 
PRAMS dashboard on 2020 COVID-19 experiences Parents with babies born July-December 2020 were asked additional questions to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
PRAMS dashboard on substance use 2017-19  Includes alcohol, cigarette, e-cigarette, hookah, and marijuana use.
CDC MMRW Vital Signs: Prescription Opioid Pain Reliever Use During Pregnancy
Oregon PRAMS Maternal Disabilities 2019-20
All PRAMS Sites Electronic Vapor Product Use 2016-18
Oregon PRAMS Postpartum Contraceptive Use 2016-18
Oregon Safe Sleep 2017
Paid Parental Leave and Maternal and Child Health 2017









Contact Us

Questions about your survey?Text 211 or call 1-800-723-3638 Email Oregon PRAMS
Interested in Oregon data? Contact Caitlyn Howell, Coordinator, at 971-401-2560 or email caitlyn.b.howell@oha.oregon.gov
PRAMS is considered one of the best sources of data on maternal and infant health. To learn more, visit the CDC PRAMS Website