Access Instructions -- Download Dataset Files

Request Dataset Access | Download Dataset Files

Dataset files are presented for download by individual survey. You will be presented with a list of surveys for which you have been granted dataset access. After selecting a survey, a list of all available dataset files for that survey will be displayed, including all survey, GPS, and HIV data files. However, only data types for which you have been granted access will be accessible. To download, simply click on the files that you wish to download and a "File Download" prompt will guide you through the remaining steps.

See Step-by-Step Instructions

Compressed ZIP Files

All datasets for Survey Results and HIV Results are distributed as compressed zip files.

The files can be extracted from the zip file using PKUNZIP or Winzip. A free evaluation version of Winzip can be downloaded by going to http://www.winzip.com and clicking on Download Evaluation Version.  After extraction, you will be presented with several files depending on the data type and file format downloaded.

For more information on the dataset ZIP files, click here
For more information on the working files contained in the ZIP files, click here

Step-by-Step Instructions for Downloading Datasets

STEP 1 - Sign-In

• Click on the "Download Datasets" left menu item in the Data section of the website
• If not logged-in, a log-in prompt will be displayed
• Once logged-in, a list of surveys with datasets that you are authorized to access will be displayed

STEP 2 - Select a survey

• Select a survey for which you wish to download datasets
• You will be presented a list of datasets for that survey. Only dataset types that you are authorized to download will be selectable.

STEP 3 - Select a dataset archive file for download

• Your browser will display a "File Download" prompt asking you to determine where you want to save the file.

STEP 4 - Unzip the dataset archive file using whatever tool that you wish.

• Each zip file archive contains multiple working files including supporting documentation explaining the data variables. Please refer to this documentation for explanations of inconsistencies and other notes related to the data.