Determinants of household vulnerability to poverty in urban informal settlements

This dataset contains primary data collected for a quantitative study investigating the determinants of vulnerability to poverty in informal settlements within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, specifically in Atteridgeville, Nellmapius, and Olievenhoutbosch. The study aimed to analyze how factors such as employment status, education level, access to basic services, food insecurity, breadwinner status, marital status, and social channels influence households' vulnerability to poverty.

The data was collected through structured household surveys conducted with 366 households, selected using a stratified sampling technique. The survey questionnaire captured demographic information, socioeconomic characteristics, and access to services, with a focus on indicators related to poverty and vulnerability.

The dataset supports stepwise binary logistic regression analysis and is intended to inform policy recommendations for poverty reduction and improved service delivery in urban informal settlements. All data have been anonymized to protect participant privacy.