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: RISK BEHAVIOUR
2022 Social distancing behaviour: avoidance of physical contact and related determinants among South Africans: twelve days into the COVID-19 lockdown
Social distancing behaviour is a primary preventive measure for reducing COVID-19 transmission. Improved understanding of factors associated...
2022 Prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in South Africa, 2017-19: a multistage, cluster-based, cross-sectional survey
Tuberculosis remains an important clinical and public health issue in South Africa, which has one of the highest tuberculosis burdens in the...
2022 Pregnancy and HIV risk behaviours: evidence from four national surveys in South Africa, 2005-2017
Acquisition of HIV among pregnant women has widespread public health implications. Despite improved maternal and child health outcomes inclu...
2021 Determinants of social distancing among South Africans from 12 days into the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross sectional study
Social or physical distancing has been an effective measure for reducing the spread of COVID-19 infections. Investigating the determinants o...