De-identified dataset from the PhD study: Determinants of Black men's health-seeking behaviours in the primary health care settings of Ga-Rankuwa Township, Tshwane, Pretoria

This dataset was collected as part of the researcher's PhD study. The research, guided by the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as a theoretical framework, explored the attitudes and perceptions of Black men living in Ga-Rankuwa towards their public primary health care (PHC) services. It aimed to understand and explain their experiences with their health care issues within their public PHC facilities, and determine whether the health care services offered by these facilities address their health care needs. The qualitative research approach that was explorative, descriptive and contextual was adopted in this study. Primary data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Furthermore, the researcher collected semi-structured observational data to supplement the self-reported data that she collected from her participants via in-depth interviews. A standardised recording tool, the observational schedule, was used to document her anticipated observations before she entered her research settings. The observations were made in regards of the clinic environment, the gender dynamics within the clinic environment, the demographic composition of the medical staff and administrative staff, the number of male patients queing up for consultation, the length of the queues, the signboards and posters on the walls inside the facilities displaying the health care messages, and the level of privacy of the consulting rooms. The researcher was also reflexive in her approach, recognising herself as part of the data she was collecting. She ensured that her perceptions and preferences did not influence the quality of the collected data. To ensure that the findings of her study are valid and reliable, the researcher adopted the Lincoln and Guba's framework of trustworthiness. Because humans have been used as participants in this study and because of the complexity and in-depth nature of the study, the researcher ensured that the participants' rights were protected at all times. The researcher explained the nature and purpose of the study to the participants and reminded them about their right to refuse participation before she obtained their informed consent. To ensure that the participants were not subjected to any harm and that the information they provided was well protected, the researcher took steps to protect their privacy and identity. Ethical approval for the study was granted by the relevant authorities at UNISA and permission to conduct the research granted by the Gauteng Department of health The study found that the health-seeking behaviours (HSBs) of Black men in Ga-Rankuwa are influenced by a wide range of sociological factors, namely, socio-cultural, structural and individualistic factors. Understanding these behaviours requires a multifaceted approach, that involves collaboration with various stakeholders, and policy makers in society.