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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2021 Senior managers' experience with health, happiness, and motivation in hospitals and the perceived impact on health systems: the case of Meru county, Kenya

Hospitals play a significant role in health systems. Studies among the health workforce have revealed their experiences with mental health c...

2021 Vision loss, vision difficulty and psychological distress in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1

Psychological distress in vision impairments and blindness is a complex issue and a major public health concern. Sudden adjustments in routi...

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2020 Upgrading dense informal settlements by building upwards: lessons from an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa

Approximately 287 000 households live in 581 informal settlements across eThekwini Municipality and the numbers are growing. This translates...

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