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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: HIV TESTING AND COUNSELLING (HTC)
2013 HIV testing is associated with increased knowledge and reductions in sexual risk behaviours among men in Cape Town, South Africa
HIV testing benefits those who test positive, allowing them to receive treatment, but the benefits for those who test negative remain contro...
2013 Determinants of HIV testing among young people aged 18-24 years in South Africa
Background: Although recent estimates of the HIV/AIDS burden in South Africa show the particular vulnerability of youth to HIV, HIV testin...
Download this report2013 High HIV testing uptake and linkage to care in a novel program of home-based HIV counseling and testing with facilitated referral in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
For antiretroviral therapy (ART) to have a population level HIV prevention impact, high levels of HIV testing and effective linkages to HIV...
Download this report2013 HIV voluntary counselling and testing among recently initiated and traditionally circumsised men in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is a cornerstone of the national strategic plan for HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support in Sout...