Description

REGIONBORNST reports the region of Sao Tome and Principe or the country where the female respondent was born. This variable is country-specific to Sao Tome and Principe and reflects the country's regions.

Comparability

REGIONBORNST is largely comparable across units of analysis. However, this variable includes more codes when women are the unit of analysis. When household members are the unit of analysis, code "1" includes not only the "Agua Grande" region but also those born in another country.

Comparability - Standard DHS

REGIONBORNST is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe