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
Associations between mental illness and non-medical use of prescription opioids among a sample of people who use drugs in Australia and New Zealand
De Guzman, Keshia R., Snoswell, Centaine L., Maier, Larissa J., Winstock, Adam R., Ferris, Jason A. and Puljevic, Cheneal (2022). Associations between mental illness and non-medical use of prescription opioids among a sample of people who use drugs in Australia and New Zealand. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 30 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09687637.2022.2028726
2022
Journal Article
Exploring Televend, an innovative combination of cryptomarket and messaging app technologies for trading prohibited drugs
Barratt, Monica J., Lamy, Francois R., Engel, Liam, Davies, Emma, Puljevic, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason A. and Winstock, Adam R. (2022). Exploring Televend, an innovative combination of cryptomarket and messaging app technologies for trading prohibited drugs. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 231 109243, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109243
2022
Journal Article
The geography of sobriety checkpoints and alcohol‐impaired driving
Morrison, Christopher N., Kwizera, Muhire, Chen, Qixuan, Puljevic, Cheneal, Branas, Charles C., Wiebe, Douglas J., Peek‐Asa, Corinne, McGavin, Kirsten M., Franssen, Shellee J., Le, Vy K., Keating, Michael and Ferris, Jason (2022). The geography of sobriety checkpoints and alcohol‐impaired driving. Addiction, 117 (5), 1450-1457. doi: 10.1111/add.15766
2022
Other Outputs
GDS2022: Illicit tobacco
Puljevic, Cheneal, Winstock, Adam, Ferris, Jason, Maier, Larissa, Barratt, Monica and Gartner, Coral (2022, 01 01). GDS2022: Illicit tobacco Global Drug Survey Blog Series
2022
Other Outputs
1.10 Prevalence of smoking in other high-risk sub-groups of the population
Greenhalgh, Elizabeth M., Bayly, Megan, Puljevic, Cheneal and Scollo, Michelle (2022, 01 01). 1.10 Prevalence of smoking in other high-risk sub-groups of the population Tobacco in Australia: Facts and issues
2021
Journal Article
Smoking status on subsequent readmission to hospital: The impact of inpatient brief interventions for smokers
Vitangcol, Kathryn, Puljevic, Cheneal, Gupta, Deepali and Snoswell, Centaine (2021). Smoking status on subsequent readmission to hospital: The impact of inpatient brief interventions for smokers. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 7 (December) 72, 1-2. doi: 10.18332/tpc/144006
2021
Other Outputs
Global Drug Survey 2021: Global Report
Winstock, Adam R., Maier, Larissa J., Zhuparris, Ahnjili, Davies, Emma, Puljević, Cheneal, Kuypers, Kim, Ferris, Jason A. and Barratt, Monica J. (2021). Global Drug Survey 2021: Global Report. London, United Kingdom: Global Drug Survey.
2021
Journal Article
Barriers and enablers of screening and brief intervention programme implementation for alcohol-related injuries in a South African trauma center: Views of health care providers
Puljevic, Cheneal, Cook, Steffi, Ferris, Jason and Ward, Catherine (2021). Barriers and enablers of screening and brief intervention programme implementation for alcohol-related injuries in a South African trauma center: Views of health care providers. African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, 20 (2), 133-142. doi: 10.4314/ajdas.v20i2.3
2021
Conference Publication
Using Triangulated Survey and Wastewater Data to Understand Patterns of Illicit Drug Use among Australian Music Festival Attendees
Puljevic, Cheneal, Wessel, Ellen, Barratt, Monica, Ferris, Jason, Tscharke, Ben J. , Verhagen, Rory, Bade, Richard, O'Brien, Jake and Mueller, Jochen (2021). Using Triangulated Survey and Wastewater Data to Understand Patterns of Illicit Drug Use among Australian Music Festival Attendees. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 7-10 November 2021. Australia: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/dar.13384
2021
Conference Publication
Shifts in cannabis use and outcomes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions among 13 countries.
Puljević, Cheneal, Cossart, Amelia, Davies, Emma L, Barratt, Monica J, Maier, Larissa, Winstock, Adam R and Ferris, Jason A (2021). Shifts in cannabis use and outcomes at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions among 13 countries.. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 7-10 November 2021. Australia: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/dar.13384
2021
Journal Article
The value of identification scanner technology in monitoring and detecting banned patrons in entertainment precincts
de Andrade, Dominique, Puljevic, Cheneal, Miller, Peter G., Taylor, Nicholas, Curtis, Ashlee and Ferris, Jason (2021). The value of identification scanner technology in monitoring and detecting banned patrons in entertainment precincts. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (7), 1219-1227. doi: 10.1111/dar.13225
2021
Journal Article
Patterns of methamphetamine production among an international sample of methamphetamine 'cooks'
Puljevic, Cheneal, Zahnow, Renee, Benfer, Isabella, Winstock, Adam R., Maier, Larissa J., Barratt, Monica J. and Ferris, Jason (2021). Patterns of methamphetamine production among an international sample of methamphetamine 'cooks'. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (7), 1287-1293. doi: 10.1111/dar.13205
2021
Conference Publication
A pragmatic randomised partial crossover clinical trial of nicotine vaporisers added to standard care for smoking cessation and relapse prevention among priority populations with comorbidities
Morphett, Kylie, Puljevic, Cheneal, Boyd, Mark, Bonevski, Billie, Gilks, Charles, Borland, Ron, Courtney, Ryan, Mcrobbie, Hayden, Baker, Peter, Winston, Alan, Baker, Amanda L., Matthews, Gail, Chatfield, Mark, Farrell, Michael, Mattick, Richard P., Ferguson, Stuart, Blakely, Tony, Hall, Wayne D. and Gartner, Coral (2021). A pragmatic randomised partial crossover clinical trial of nicotine vaporisers added to standard care for smoking cessation and relapse prevention among priority populations with comorbidities. APSAD 2021 Conference, Online, 7-10 November 2021. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2021
Journal Article
The acceptability and effectiveness of videos promoting smoking cessation among Australians experiencing mental illness
Sharma-Kumar, Ratika, Puljević, Cheneal, Morphett, Kylie, Meurk, Carla and Gartner, Coral (2021). The acceptability and effectiveness of videos promoting smoking cessation among Australians experiencing mental illness. Health Education and Behavior, 49 (3), 109019812110347-515. doi: 10.1177/10901981211034738
2021
Journal Article
Queensland Alcohol-related violence and Night-time Economy Monitoring (QUANTEM): rationale and overview
Miller, Peter G., Coomber, Kerri, de Andrade, Dominique, Livingston, Michael, Puljević, Cheneal, Vakidis, Thea, Carah, Nicholas, Taylor, Nicholas, Burn, Michele, Curtis, Ashlee, Chikritzhs, Tanya, Room, Robin, Clough, Alan, Najman, Jake, Scott, Debbie, Mayshak, Richelle and Ferris, Jason (2021). Queensland Alcohol-related violence and Night-time Economy Monitoring (QUANTEM): rationale and overview. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (5) dar.13270, 1-5. doi: 10.1111/dar.13270
2021
Journal Article
Summarising the impacts of the Queensland Alcohol-related violence and Night-Time Economy (QUANTEM) project
Miller, Peter G., Coomber, Kerri, de Andrade, Dominique, Livingston, Michael, Puljević, Cheneal, Vakidis, Thea, Carah, Nicholas, Taylor, Nicholas, Burn, Michele, Curtis, Ashlee, Room, Robin, Clough, Alan, Najman, Jake, Scott, Debbie, Mayshak, Richelle and Ferris, Jason (2021). Summarising the impacts of the Queensland Alcohol-related violence and Night-Time Economy (QUANTEM) project. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (5) dar.13272, 755-760. doi: 10.1111/dar.13272
2021
Conference Publication
Barriers and enablers of screening and brief intervention program implementation for patients with alcohol-related injuries in a South African trauma centre: views of health care providers
Puljević, Cheneal, Cook, Steffi, Ferris, Jason and Ward, Catherine (2021). Barriers and enablers of screening and brief intervention program implementation for patients with alcohol-related injuries in a South African trauma centre: views of health care providers. 46th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society, Helsinki, Finland, 31 May - 3 June 2021.
2021
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., Ferris, Jason A., Barratt, Monica J. and Winstock, Adam R. (2021). 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. 46th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society, Helsinki, Finland, May 31 - June 3 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Global comparisons of responses to alcohol health warning labels: a cross sectional study of people who drink alcohol from 29 countries
Davies, Emma L., Ferris, Jason A., Foxcroft, David R., Puljević, Cheneal and Winstock, Adam R. (2021). Global comparisons of responses to alcohol health warning labels: a cross sectional study of people who drink alcohol from 29 countries. 46th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society, Helsinki, Finland, 31 May - 3 June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
The impact of Queensland's Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy on nightlife and business trade
Ferris, Jason, PuljeviĆ, Cheneal, Taylor, Nicholas, De Andrade, Dominique, Carah, Nicholas, Coomber, Kerri, Mayshak, Richelle, Grant, Kristy and Miller, Peter G. (2021). The impact of Queensland's Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy on nightlife and business trade. Drug and Alcohol Review, 40 (5) dar.13271, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/dar.13271
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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