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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Research data: ADULTS
2014 Universal health coverage in emerging economies: findings on health care utilization by older adults in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, the Russian Federation, and South Africa
The achievement of universal health coverage (UHC) in emerging economies is a high priority within the global community. This timely study u...
Download this report2014 Exposure to secondhand smoke and voluntary adoption of smoke-free home and car rules among non-smoking South Africa adults
Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is a well-established health hazard. To determine the effectiveness of existing smoke-free policies and adop...
2013 Depression and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
Background and objective: Late-life depression is an important public health problem because of its devastating consequences. The study aims...
2013 Self-rated health and associated factors among older South Africans: evidence from the study on global ageing and adult health
Background: Population ageing has become significant in South African society, increasing the need to improve understandings of health and w...
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