Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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2017 Cannabis and amphetamine use among adolescents in five Asian countries
There has been a global increase in illicit drug use among young people. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of lifetime ca...
2017 Prevalence of psychological distress and its association with sociodemographic and HIV-risk factors in South Africa: findings of the 2012 HIV prevalence, incidence and behaviour survey
In South Africa, there are limited nationally representative data on the prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress. This...
Download this report2017 Caregiver alcohol use and mental health among children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Research in the developed world suggests that parental alcohol use negatively impacts child mental health. However, little research has exam...
2017 Parenting and youth sexual risk in context: the role of community factors
Black South African youth are disproportionately affected by HIV, and risky sexual behaviors increase youths' vulnerability to infection. U....