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: HEALTH
2011 Prevalence of obesity and associated factors in South Africans 50 years and older
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity, overweight, central obesity and their associated factors in older South Africans wh...
2011 "We women are women with a different manner": sexual health of WSW in four Western Cape communities
This research was initiated by Triangle Project and was funded by a grant from Schorer as part of the organisation's ongoing work to promote...
Download this report2011 The South African healthcare system: a goal of quality healthcare for all
The South African healthcare system has been evolving over the last four centuries. Prior to the arrival of Dutch colonialists en route to...
2011 A closer look at racial differences in the reporting of self-assessed health status and related concepts in South Africa
South Africa's populace is characterised by large differences in health, with vast inequalities between members of different groups that can...