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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2015 Determinants of pulmonary tuberculosis among inmates at Mangaung maximum correctional facility in Boemfontein, South Africa
Correctional facilities house large number of inmates who are at high risk of developing tuberculosis (TB); however factors associated with ...
2011 HIV counselling and testing utilisation and attitudes of male inmates in a South African prison
The Department of Correctional Services Policy on the management of HIV and AIDS for offenders include voluntary counselling and testing (VC...
2008 Human rights in African prisons
Prisons have always been a key focus of those interested in human rights and the rule of law. This book looks at the challenges African gove...
2008 School drop-outs and imprisoned youths
Young people equate life as a 'drop-out' to living in a prison, writes SAADHNA PANDAY and FABIAN ARENDS, following discussions held on learn...
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