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 An examination of the relationship between sexual orientation and health status among South African public educators
The aim of this study was to investigate sexual orientation and health related outcomes in South African public educators. A cross-sectional...
2015 Screening and concurrent brief intervention of conjoint hazardous or harmful alcohol and tobacco use in hospital out-patients in Thailand: a randomized controlled trial
The aim of this study was to conduct a cluster randomized control trial to assess the efficacy of screening and brief intervention (SBI) for...
Download this report2015 Risks deter but pleasure allure: is pleasure more important?
The pursuit of unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking or binge drinking, not only carries various downside risks, but also provides pleasure. ...
2015 Prevalence, risk factors and disability associated with fall-related injury in older adults in low- and middle-income countries: results from the WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE)
In 2010 falls were responsible for approximately 80 % of disability stemming from unintentional injuries excluding traffic accidents in adul...
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