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
2012 Tobacco use and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of tobacco use and their associated factors in older South Africans. We conducted a national po...
2012 Physical inactivity and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
Physical inactivity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and is a key component of healthy aging. There is little research o...
2012 Prevalence of HIV and chronic comorbidities among older adults
Limited evidence is available on HIV, aging and comorbidities in sub-Saharan Africa. This article describes the prevalence of HIV and chroni...
2012 Patient experiences and health system responsiveness among older adults in South Africa
As populations age, health systems must adapt and develop approaches that meet the needs of older patients with increasing multiple chronic ...