Dr Andrew Smirnov
Dr

Andrew Smirnov

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Dr Andrew Smirnov is:
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Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Library Science, Queensland University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Andrew Smirnov’s works on UQ eSpace

65 works between 2001 and 2024
All (65) Journal Article (46) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (12) Other Outputs (5)

1 - 20 of 65 works

2024

Journal Article

Resisting the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: a scoping review to determine the cultural responsiveness of diversion programs

Holland, Lorelle, Lee, Claudia, Toombs, Maree, Smirnov, Andrew and Reid, Natasha (2024). Resisting the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: a scoping review to determine the cultural responsiveness of diversion programs. First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal, 2 100023, 100023. doi: 10.1016/j.fnhli.2024.100023

Resisting the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: a scoping review to determine the cultural responsiveness of diversion programs

2023

Journal Article

Alcohol use in Australia: countering harm with healing

Holland, Lorelle, Reid, Natasha, Hewlett, Nicole, Toombs, Maree, Elisara, Tylissa, Thomson, Amy, Humphrey, Tracy and Smirnov, Andrew (2023). Alcohol use in Australia: countering harm with healing. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 37 100774, 100774. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100774

Alcohol use in Australia: countering harm with healing

2023

Other Outputs

To reduce harm from alcohol, we need Indigenous-led responses

Holland, Lorelle, Smirnov, Andrew, Reid, Natasha, Hewlett, Nicole and Elisara, Tylissa (2023, 05 19). To reduce harm from alcohol, we need Indigenous-led responses The Conversation

To reduce harm from alcohol, we need Indigenous-led responses

2022

Book Chapter

Drug use in Australia: a public health approach

Smirnov, Andrew and Najman, Jake (2022). Drug use in Australia: a public health approach. Public health: local and global perspectives. (pp. 399-423) edited by Pranee Liamputtong. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781009047784.027

Drug use in Australia: a public health approach

2022

Journal Article

Examining incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Holland, Lorelle, Smirnov, Andrew, Hickman, Amy, Toombs, Maree and Reid, Natasha (2022). Examining incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 6 (9), 599-600. doi: 10.1016/s2352-4642(22)00160-2

Examining incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

2022

Other Outputs

QuIHN Prison Transition Service Evaluation

Panahi, Idin, Puljevic, Cheneal, Smirnov, Andrew and Selvey, Linda (2022). QuIHN Prison Transition Service Evaluation. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Burnet Institute.

QuIHN Prison Transition Service Evaluation

2022

Journal Article

Injecting drug use opportunities and reasons for choosing not to inject: a population‐based study of Australian young adults who use stimulants

Casey, Luke Edward, Pourmarzi, Davoud, Wessel, Ellen Leslie, Kemp, Robert and Smirnov, Andrew (2022). Injecting drug use opportunities and reasons for choosing not to inject: a population‐based study of Australian young adults who use stimulants. Drug and Alcohol Review, 41 (4), 873-882. doi: 10.1111/dar.13442

Injecting drug use opportunities and reasons for choosing not to inject: a population‐based study of Australian young adults who use stimulants

2022

Journal Article

Barriers and enablers to hepatitis C treatment among clients of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in South-East Queensland, Australia: a qualitative enquiry

Puljevic, Cheneal, Massi, Luciana, Brown, Renee, Mills, Richard, Turner, Lyle, Smirnov, Andrew and Selvey, Linda A. (2022). Barriers and enablers to hepatitis C treatment among clients of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in South-East Queensland, Australia: a qualitative enquiry. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28 (3), 239-246. doi: 10.1071/py21055

Barriers and enablers to hepatitis C treatment among clients of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in South-East Queensland, Australia: a qualitative enquiry

2021

Journal Article

The relationship between cannabis and tobacco co-administration and long-term patterns of cannabis use in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population-based study

Ahmed Alghamdi, Abdullah, Gartner, Coral, Najman, Jake M., Chan, Gary and Smirnov, Andrew (2021). The relationship between cannabis and tobacco co-administration and long-term patterns of cannabis use in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population-based study. Substance Use and Misuse, 57 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1975744

The relationship between cannabis and tobacco co-administration and long-term patterns of cannabis use in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population-based study

2021

Journal Article

How can general practitioners support people who inject drugs to engage with direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C? A qualitative study

Heard, Emma, Smirnov, Andrew, Massi, Luciana and Selvey, Linda A. (2021). How can general practitioners support people who inject drugs to engage with direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C? A qualitative study. Australian Journal of General Practice, 50 (10), 716-721. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-03-21-5899

How can general practitioners support people who inject drugs to engage with direct-acting antiviral treatment for hepatitis C? A qualitative study

2021

Journal Article

Personal, provider and system level barriers and enablers for hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct-acting antivirals: experiences of patients who inject drugs accessing treatment in general practice settings in Australia

Heard, Emma, Smirnov, Andrew, Massi, Luciana and Selvey, Linda A. (2021). Personal, provider and system level barriers and enablers for hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct-acting antivirals: experiences of patients who inject drugs accessing treatment in general practice settings in Australia. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 127 108460, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108460

Personal, provider and system level barriers and enablers for hepatitis C treatment in the era of direct-acting antivirals: experiences of patients who inject drugs accessing treatment in general practice settings in Australia

2021

Journal Article

Neurodevelopmental disorders in youth justice: a systematic review of screening, assessment and interventions

Holland, Lorelle, Reid, Natasha and Smirnov, Andrew (2021). Neurodevelopmental disorders in youth justice: a systematic review of screening, assessment and interventions. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 19 (1), 1-40. doi: 10.1007/s11292-021-09475-w

Neurodevelopmental disorders in youth justice: a systematic review of screening, assessment and interventions

2021

Journal Article

Co–administering cannabis with tobacco and persistent tobacco smoking after 4½ years in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population–based study

Alghamdi, Abdullah Ahmed, Gartner, Coral, Najman, Jake and Smirnov, Andrew (2021). Co–administering cannabis with tobacco and persistent tobacco smoking after 4½ years in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population–based study. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 54 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2021.1947546

Co–administering cannabis with tobacco and persistent tobacco smoking after 4½ years in young adults who use stimulants: a prospective population–based study

2020

Journal Article

Prevention of alcohol‐exposed pregnancies and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review

Erng, MN., Smirnov, A. and Reid, N. (2020). Prevention of alcohol‐exposed pregnancies and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 44 (12) acer.14489, 2431-2448. doi: 10.1111/acer.14489

Prevention of alcohol‐exposed pregnancies and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review

2020

Journal Article

Reasons for not seeking hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs

Morris, Leith, Selvey, Linda, Williams, Owain, Gilks, Charles and Smirnov, Andrew (2020). Reasons for not seeking hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs. Substance Use and Misuse, 56 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1846198

Reasons for not seeking hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs

2020

Journal Article

The prevalence of mental health disorders among young adults who use amphetamine‐type stimulants, compared to young adults who do not

Thoradeniya, Malithi R., Wessel, Ellen L., Pourmarzi, Davoud, Najman, Jake M. and Smirnov, Andrew (2020). The prevalence of mental health disorders among young adults who use amphetamine‐type stimulants, compared to young adults who do not. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (4) dar.13196, 557-566. doi: 10.1111/dar.13196

The prevalence of mental health disorders among young adults who use amphetamine‐type stimulants, compared to young adults who do not

2020

Journal Article

Prescribing direct‐acting antivirals to treat hepatitis C virus in a general practice setting in Australia: “So why not do it”?

Heard, Emma, Massi, Luciana, Smirnov, Andrew and Selvey, Linda (2020). Prescribing direct‐acting antivirals to treat hepatitis C virus in a general practice setting in Australia: “So why not do it”?. Internal Medicine Journal, 50 (9) imj.14648, 1053-1058. doi: 10.1111/imj.14648

Prescribing direct‐acting antivirals to treat hepatitis C virus in a general practice setting in Australia: “So why not do it”?

2020

Journal Article

Hepatitis C cascade of care at an integrated community facility for people who inject drugs

Morris, Leith, Selvey, Linda, Williams, Owain, Gilks, Charles, Kvassy, Amanda and Smirnov, Andrew (2020). Hepatitis C cascade of care at an integrated community facility for people who inject drugs. Journal of substance abuse treatment, 114 108025, 108025. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108025

Hepatitis C cascade of care at an integrated community facility for people who inject drugs

2020

Journal Article

‘I’m over the moon!’: patient-perceived outcomes of hepatitis C treatment

Pourmarzi, Davoud, Smirnov, Andrew, Hall, Lisa, FitzGerald, Gerard and Rahman, Tony (2020). ‘I’m over the moon!’: patient-perceived outcomes of hepatitis C treatment. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 26 (4), 319-324. doi: 10.1071/py20013

‘I’m over the moon!’: patient-perceived outcomes of hepatitis C treatment

2020

Journal Article

Enablers and barriers for the provision of community-based HCV treatment: a case study of a real-world practice

Pourmarzi, Davoud, Smirnov, Andrew, Hall, Lisa, Thompson, Hayley, FitzGerald, Gerard and Rahman, Tony (2020). Enablers and barriers for the provision of community-based HCV treatment: a case study of a real-world practice. Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 27 (5) jvh.13259, 484-496. doi: 10.1111/jvh.13259

Enablers and barriers for the provision of community-based HCV treatment: a case study of a real-world practice

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Expansion of FASD Diagnostic Services in Southern Queensland with Support for regional and remote settings
    Drug and Alcohol Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2023
    Enhancing harm reduction services (BBV and STI) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs through improved engagement.
    Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Preparing for the final phase of elimination in Cairns: An implementation trial of a test-and-treat approach to reach the final 30%
    Macfarlane Burnet Institute of Medical Research and Public Health Ltd (also known as Burnet Institute)
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Continuity of care for prisoners returning to the community with My Health Record
    Darling Downs & West Moreton Primary Health Network
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Research Evaluation of the Treatment & Management Program
    Queensland Injectors Health Network Limited
    Open grant
  • 2011
    The Natural History Study
    Queensland Health
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Andrew Smirnov is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Enhancing harm reduction programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who inject drugs

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring an integrated primary health care model for the screening, detection and management of latent TB infection in Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Leah Sharman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The causal role of longitudinal chanes in family income levels of youth mental health problems

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decolonising Approaches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children with Complex Health Needs Exposed to the Youth Justice System in Australia: Reducing Incarceration and Recidivism Rates.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Natasha Reid

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Andrew Smirnov directly for media enquiries about:

  • Drug harm reduction
  • Ecstasy use
  • Hepatitis C
  • Illegal drug use
  • Methamphetamine ('Ice') use
  • Treatment and prevention

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