Overview
Background
Dr Cheneal Puljevic is a UQ Amplify Senior Research Fellow at the School of Public Health. Her research focuses on illicit markets for legal commodities, with a particular focus on tobacco, nicotine, and alcohol, and the public health and criminological implications of these markets.
Cheneal is also the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours program director and course convenor, the Deputy Director of the School of Public Health's Research and Research Training Committee, 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 a volunteer (and former Queensland Research Lead) for The Loop Australia.
Cheneal was previously employed as the Research Operations Manager for the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame (2021-2022) and as a Research Fellow (2018-2022) at the Global Substance Use and Mental Health unit at the Centre for Health Services Research.
She 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 currently not available to take on further students for supervision.
Availability
- Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Illegal markets for legal commodities
Substances such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and e-cigarettes are available to consumer via legal pathways, yet illicit markets for all of these substances exist. My research in this area seeks to understand the demand- and supply-side drivers of these markets, and potential policy responses.
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Consumer demand for illicitly traded tobacco products
Since 2023, I have developed a research program (funded by an ARC DECRA Fellowship) investigating consumer demand for illicitly traded tobacco products. This program comprises a nationally representative survey and an international survey, street intercept studies, qualitative interviews with consumers, and the development of a scale to understand consumer susceptibility to purchasing illicitly traded tobacco products.
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Key informant perspectives on 3 am last drinks legislation in Queensland, Australia
Miller, Peter G., Farmer, Clare, Robertson, Narelle, Coomber, Kerri, Curtis, Ashlee, Baldwin, Ryan, Patafio, Brittany, Ferris, Jason, Puljevic, Cheneal, Taylor, Nicholas and de Andrade, Dominique (2023). Key informant perspectives on 3 am last drinks legislation in Queensland, Australia. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42 (1), 125-134. doi: 10.1111/dar.13564
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
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
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
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
Newspaper Article
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
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
- Not available for supervision
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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Master Philosophy
Towards a Smoke-Free City: Community Support for Smoking Bans in Greater Springfield
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner, Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Harm Reduction for Women Who Use Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Ferris, Dr Timothy Piatkowski
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Doctor Philosophy
Systemic Barriers and Stigma in Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Consumption
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Ferris, Dr Timothy Piatkowski
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Non-Medical Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use and Health Service Engagement in Oceania
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Timothy Piatkowski
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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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