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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: SHEBEENS
2013 Does perceived life stress mediate the association between HIV status and alcohol use?: evidence from adults living in Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa has the highest prevalence of HIV in the world. Because living with HIV is stressful and because alcohol consumption is often u...
2012 HIV risks associated with patronizing alcohol serving establishments in South African townships, Cape Town
Abstract: Alcohol use has been closely linked with HIV risk behaviors in South Africa. The places where people drink are often the same set...
2008 HIV/AIDS risks among men and women who drink at informal alcohol serving establishments (shebeens) in Cape Town, South Africa
HIV/AIDS is devastating southern Africa and the spread of HIV is fueled in some populations by alcohol use. Alcohol serving establishments,...