Overview
Background
Dr Cheneal Puljevic is an ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow at the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame at the School of Public Health. Her current research focuses on the drivers and deterrents of illicit tobacco use. Her other research interests include smoking cessation among disadvantaged populations, drug checking (pill testing), alcohol-fuelled violence, and substance use harm reduction.
Cheneal is also the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours (HLTH6014) program director and course convenor, a core research team member for the Global Drug Survey, an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Drug Policy, a Deputy Editor for Drug and Alcohol Review, and the Queensland Research Lead for The Loop Australia, a not-for-profit organisation aiming to implement drug checking (pill testing) services and partner operating organisation of CheQpoint, Queensland's first fixed-site drug checking service. She is the co-chair of the School of Public Health's Early Career Researcher committee.
Cheneal was previously employed as the Research Operations Manager for the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame (0.8FTE; 2021-2022) and as a Research Fellow (0.2FTE; 2018-2022) at the Centre for Health Services Research. In the latter role, she was the Program Manager for the Global Substance Use and Mental Health unit, where she conducted and managed a number of research projects related to substance use, including the Queensland evaluation of the Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy (QUANTEM), a NIH-funded project on the impacts of roadside breath testing, and several projects using data from the Global Drug Survey (on topics such as changes in alcohol and cannabis use following COVID-19 restrictions, perceptions of alcohol warning labels, cannabis use patterns, and patterns of methamphetamine "cooking").
In 2024, Cheneal was awarded the School of Public Health's award for the top-performing Level C in a research-focused position; in 2023 she was awarded the School of Public Health's Rising Star award, and in 2022, she was awarded the School's prize for the top performing Level B academic in a research-focused position. In 2020, she was awarded the Australasian Professional Society for Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD)'s Early Career Award. In 2019, she was awarded the Centre for Health Services Research's Outstanding Early Career Researcher award.
Cheneal completed her PhD in 2018 at Griffith Criminology Institute at Griffith University, with her thesis focusing on smoking cessation among people who have experienced incarceration. She completed an Honours degree in Psychology at the University of Cape Town in 2011, with her thesis focusing on screening and brief interventions for alcohol-related injuries at an emergency centre.
Cheneal is available to supervise honours, Masters and HDR students on a variety of topics; please get in touch to discuss.
Availability
- Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Factors associated with unwanted sexual attention in Australian nightlife districts: an exploratory study of nightlife attendees
Baldwin, Ryan, Dhinsa, Tavleen, de Andrade, Dominique, Coomber, Kerri, Curtis, Ashlee, Wells, Samantha, Ferris, Jason, Puljevic, Cheneal, Hyder, Shannon, Litherland, Steven and Miller, Peter G. (2022). Factors associated with unwanted sexual attention in Australian nightlife districts: an exploratory study of nightlife attendees. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (23) 16259, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192316259
2022
Conference Publication
Impacts of changes in alcohol consumption patterns during the first 2020 COVID-19 restrictions for people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions: A cross sectional study in 13 countries
Davies, Emma L., Puljević, Cheneal, Gilchrist, Gail, Potts, Laura, Zhuparris, Ahnjili, Maier, Larissa J., Barratt, Monica J., Winstock, Adam R. and Ferris, Jason A. (2022). Impacts of changes in alcohol consumption patterns during the first 2020 COVID-19 restrictions for people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions: A cross sectional study in 13 countries. Lisbon Addictions, Lisbon, Portugal, 23-25 November 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
What is the best way to assess drug prices using self-report data?
Puljević, Cheneal, Munksgaard, Rasmus, Winstock, Adam R., Barratt, Monica J., Davies, Emma and Ferris, Jason A. (2022). What is the best way to assess drug prices using self-report data?. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 9-12 October 2022. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2022
Conference Publication
From the jungle to the street: country-level variation and demographic correlates of cocaine prices
Puljević, Cheneal, Munksgaard, Rasmus, Winstock, Adam R., Barratt, Monica J., Davies, Emma and Ferris, Jason A. (2022). From the jungle to the street: country-level variation and demographic correlates of cocaine prices. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9-12 October 2022. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2022
Conference Publication
A content analysis of illicit tobacco-related crimes reported in Australian media
Meciar, Isabel, Puljevic, Cheneal and Gartner, Coral (2022). A content analysis of illicit tobacco-related crimes reported in Australian media . Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9-12 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
The impact of tobacco control policies on the illicit tobacco market: A scoping review
Meciar, Isabel, Puljevic, Cheneal and Gartner, Coral (2022). The impact of tobacco control policies on the illicit tobacco market: A scoping review. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9-12 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
A content analysis of illicit tobacco-related crimes reported in Australian media
Meciar, Isabel, Puljevic, Cheneal and Gartner, Coral (2022). A content analysis of illicit tobacco-related crimes reported in Australian media. APSAD 2022 Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9–12 October 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2022
Conference Publication
The impact of tobacco control policies on the illicit tobacco market: A scoping review
Meciar, Isabel, Puljevic, Cheneal and Gartner, Coral (2022). The impact of tobacco control policies on the illicit tobacco market: A scoping review. APSAD 2022 Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9–12 October 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2022
Journal Article
Association between contact with mental health and substance use services and reincarceration after release from prison
Thomas, Emma G., Spittal, Matthew J., Taxman, Faye S., Puljević, Cheneal, Heffernan, Edward B. and Kinner, Stuart A. (2022). Association between contact with mental health and substance use services and reincarceration after release from prison. PLoS One, 17 (9) e0272870, 1-15. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272870
2022
Conference Publication
Shifts in cannabis use and outcomes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in 13 countries
Puljevic, Cheneal, Cossart, Amelia, Davies, Emma L., Barratt, Monica, Maier, Larissa J., Winstock, Adam and Ferris, Jason (2022). Shifts in cannabis use and outcomes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in 13 countries. Australian Winter School, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18-19 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Pills & Pee: Using triangulated survey and wastewater data to understand patterns of illicit drug use among Australian music festival attendees
Puljevic, Cheneal, Wessel, Ellen Leslie, Francis, Cameron, Tregoning, Will, Measham, Fiona, Page, Rob, Blakey, Karen, Hiley, Sarah, Eassey, Chris, McKinnon, Ginny, Sinclair, Genevieve, Fry, Jacob, Blatchford, Emily, Engel, Liam, Stowe, M.J., Norvill, Alice, Buckley, Jeff, Ferris, Jason, Barrett, Monica, Tscharke, Ben, Verhagen, Rory, O'Brien, Jake and Bade, Richard (2022). Pills & Pee: Using triangulated survey and wastewater data to understand patterns of illicit drug use among Australian music festival attendees. The Australian Winter School, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18-19 August 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Global comparisons of responses to alcohol health information labels: a cross sectional study of people who drink alcohol from 29 countries
Davies, Emma L., Foxcroft, David R., Puljevic, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason A. and Winstock, Adam R. (2022). Global comparisons of responses to alcohol health information labels: a cross sectional study of people who drink alcohol from 29 countries. Addictive Behaviors, 131 107330, 107330. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107330
2022
Journal Article
Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe): a feasibility trial of nicotine vaping products for smoking cessation among people living with HIV
Edwards, Stephanie, Puljević, Cheneal, Dean, Judith A., Gilks, Charles, Boyd, Mark A., Baker, Peter, Watts, Peter, Howard, Chris and Gartner, Coral E. (2022). Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe): a feasibility trial of nicotine vaping products for smoking cessation among people living with HIV. AIDS and Behavior, 27 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10461-022-03797-0
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.
2022
Other Outputs
Survey investigates audio files being used as digital drugs
Ferris, Jason A., Puljević, Cheneal and Barratt, Monica J. (2022, 03 31). Survey investigates audio files being used as digital drugs Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
2022
Journal Article
Impacts of changes in alcohol consumption patterns during the first 2020 COVID-19 restrictions for people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions: a cross sectional study in 13 countries
Davies, Emma L., Puljevic, Cheneal, Gilchrist, Gail, Potts, Laura, Zhuparris, Ahnjili, Maier, Larissa J., Barratt, Monica J, Winstock, Adam R. and Ferris, Jason A. (2022). Impacts of changes in alcohol consumption patterns during the first 2020 COVID-19 restrictions for people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions: a cross sectional study in 13 countries. International Journal of Drug Policy, 101 103563, 103563. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103563
2022
Journal Article
Closing the Gaps in Tobacco Endgame Evidence: A Scoping Review
Puljevic, Cheneal, Morphett, Kylie, Hefler, Marita, Edwards, Richard, Walker, Natalie, Thomas, David, Khan, Arifuzzaman, Perusco, Andrew, Le Grande, Michael, Cullerton, Katherine, Ait Ouakrim, Driss, Carstensen, Georgia, Sellars, David, Hoek, Janet, Borland, Ron, Bonevski, Billie, Blakely, Tony, Brolan, Claire and Gartner, Coral (2022). Closing the Gaps in Tobacco Endgame Evidence: A Scoping Review. Tobacco Control, 31 (2), 365-375. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056579
2022
Journal Article
Mental illnesses as a potential risk factor for non‐medical use of prescription opioids: a narrative review
De Guzman, Keshia R., Puljevic, Cheneal and Snoswell, Centaine L. (2022). Mental illnesses as a potential risk factor for non‐medical use of prescription opioids: a narrative review. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 52 (1), 19-25. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1781
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
2022
Other Outputs
Interim findings from GDS2022: drink spiking
Winstock, Adam, Barratt, Monica, Davies, Emma, Aldridge, Alexandra, Puljevic, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason and Zhuparris, Ahnjili (2022). Interim findings from GDS2022: drink spiking. Global Drug Survey London, United Kingdom: Global Drug Survey.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Analysis and harmonisation of data from the Global Drug Survey, the world’s largest drug survey
We have data on 1 million+ peoples’ drug use, spanning 11 years. There are multiple options for projects using this dataset; including harmonising the annual dataset (provides experience in ‘big data’ analysis) or using quantitative data analysis to explore current niche drug-related topics such as experiences of psychedelic use, how much people pay for their drugs, and what strange and unusual drugs people use around the world. Co-supervised with Prof Jason Ferris and others
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Exploring the impacts of drug checking/pill testing
Drug checking is a harm reduction-oriented service that enables people who use drugs to have samples of illicit substances analysed and receive timely individualised feedback regarding the contents of their samples and the associated risks of using them. The implementation of drug checking/pill testing services has been a controversial topic in Australian media over recent years. This is an opportunity to analyse data from Queensland’s first drug checking service (CheQpoint), including from the service’s fixed sites in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and music festivals. There are multiple options for this project based on the candidate's experience and interests, including quantitative data analysis, media analyses, and/or stakeholder interviews.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding drivers and deterrents of Australia's illicit tobacco market
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner
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Doctor Philosophy
The Illicit Tobacco Market in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner
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Doctor Philosophy
The availability and use of illicit tobacco and nicotine vaping products in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Hepatitis C Virus Treatment among People Transitioning from Correctional Facilities in South-East Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Smirnov
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Cheneal Puljevic directly for media enquiries about:
- Alcohol-related violence
- Cannabis
- Drug checking
- Illicit drug use
- Illicit tobacco
- Pill testing
- Prison health
- Prison smoking bans
- Psychedelics
- Smoking among socio-economically disadvantaged people
- Tobacco smoking
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