title: Sexual identity and utilisation of primary healthcare services: Findings from the New Zealand Health Survey

authors: Ellis, Sonja J.

abstract: Using data extracted from the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS), the purpose of this study was to compare lesbian, gay and bisexual people and heterosexual people on engagement with general practitioner (GP) and nursing services and patient experiences of GP services. Quantitative data spanning four waves of NZHS from the years 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 were used to undertake a comparative analysis of lesbian females, bisexual females, gay males, bisexual males and heterosexual males and females. Statistically significant differences were observed in the percentage of GP and nurse utilisation across sexual identity groups. Our analysis showed that both bisexual females and gay/bisexual males were significantly more likely to report poorer levels of trust in GPs and experience poorer explanation of doctors and health conditions. The findings of this study indicate that lesbian, gay and bisexual people have a poorer experience of GP services than do their heterosexual counterparts. These findings indicate the need for GPs and nurses to better understand the ways in which the health needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people differ from those of heterosexuals to facilitate the provision of culturally appropriate care.

text: Sexual identity and utilisation of primary healthcare services: Findings from the New Zealand Health Survey Using data extracted from the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS), the purpose of this study was to compare lesbian, gay and bisexual people and heterosexual people on engagement with general practitioner (GP) and nursing services and patient experiences of GP services. Quantitative data spanning four waves of NZHS from the years 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 were used to undertake a comparative analysis of lesbian females, bisexual females, gay males, bisexual males and heterosexual males and females. Statistically significant differences were observed in the percentage of GP and nurse utilisation across sexual identity groups. Our analysis showed that both bisexual females and gay/bisexual males were significantly more likely to report poorer levels of trust in GPs and experience poorer explanation of doctors and health conditions. The findings of this study indicate that lesbian, gay and bisexual people have a poorer experience of GP services than do their heterosexual counterparts. These findings indicate the need for GPs and nurses to better understand the ways in which the health needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people differ from those of heterosexuals to facilitate the provision of culturally appropriate care.

year: 2025

title: Developing a new numerical surface/subsurface model for irrigation and drainage system design

authors: Shokri, Ali

subjects: Science & Technology

abstract: In recent decades many hydrologists have focused on surface/subsurface interactions and a number of numerical and physical models have been developed for simulating the interplay of flows between the saturated and unsaturated zones. This paper presents a numerical surface/subsurface flow model based on  2-D shallow water and 2-D Manning equations for surface flow, with 3-D Richards equations for subsurface flow in the unsaturated and saturated zones. The aim here is to provide a tool for designing more robust agricultural irrigation and drainage schemes. The model can be used in place of the classical design methods based on 1-D equations. The proposed model yields information about the water table location, depth of surface water, and water content in the unsaturated soil in any field location before and after spreading irrigation and drainage. The additional information has the possibility of decreasing expense and increasing the safety factor for both irrigation and drainage projects.

text: Developing a new numerical surface/subsurface model for irrigation and drainage system design In recent decades many hydrologists have focused on surface/subsurface interactions and a number of numerical and physical models have been developed for simulating the interplay of flows between the saturated and unsaturated zones. This paper presents a numerical surface/subsurface flow model based on  2-D shallow water and 2-D Manning equations for surface flow, with 3-D Richards equations for subsurface flow in the unsaturated and saturated zones. The aim here is to provide a tool for designing more robust agricultural irrigation and drainage schemes. The model can be used in place of the classical design methods based on 1-D equations. The proposed model yields information about the water table location, depth of surface water, and water content in the unsaturated soil in any field location before and after spreading irrigation and drainage. The additional information has the possibility of decreasing expense and increasing the safety factor for both irrigation and drainage projects.

year: 2011-01-01

title: Introduction: Recognition, redistribution and reconciliation in postcolonial settler societies

authors: van Meijl, Toon

subjects: multiculturalism

abstract: Various questions are addressed regarding recognition of special rights for indigenous minorities in postcolonial nation-states, redistributing resources to redress longstanding indigenous grievances about the history of colonial dispossession and strategy of reconciliation between the immigrant majority of settlers and their descendants against a backdrop of multiculturalism.

text: Introduction: Recognition, redistribution and reconciliation in postcolonial settler societies Various questions are addressed regarding recognition of special rights for indigenous minorities in postcolonial nation-states, redistributing resources to redress longstanding indigenous grievances about the history of colonial dispossession and strategy of reconciliation between the immigrant majority of settlers and their descendants against a backdrop of multiculturalism.

year: 2003-09-01