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Codes and Frequencies
Description
REGIONBORNF_GH (V172_GH) reports the region of Ghana where the woman was born, for female respondents who were born and surveyed in that country.
Comparability
REGIONBORNF_GH (V172_GH) has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
REGIONBORNF (V172) is a standard variable introduced in DHS Phase 8. Responses depend on the country where the woman was surveyed, and the variable name includes the country abbreviation as a suffix (e.g., REGIONBORNF_GH).
Universe
- Ghana 2022: All women age 15-49.
