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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2019
Conference Publication
Queensland alcohol-related violence legislation and its effect on original live music venues in Fortitude Valley
Goold, Lachlan, Carah, Nicholas, Regan, Scott, Ferris, Jason, Puljevic, Cheneal and Miller, Peter (2019). Queensland alcohol-related violence legislation and its effect on original live music venues in Fortitude Valley. Sydney Institute of Music and Sound Research, Sydney, NSW Australia, 3 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Patterns of methamphetamine production and use among an international sample of methamphetamine 'cooks'
Puljevic, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason, Zahnow, Renee, Benfer, Isabella and Winstock, Adam (2019). Patterns of methamphetamine production and use among an international sample of methamphetamine 'cooks'. APSAD 2019 Conference, Hobart, Australia, 10–13 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dar.12991
2019
Conference Publication
The impact of alcohol health warning labels on drinking behaviours: an international survey
Winstock, Adam R., Holmes, John, Ferris, Jason A., Puljević, Cheneal and Davies, Emma (2019). The impact of alcohol health warning labels on drinking behaviours: an international survey. 45th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3-7 June 2019.
2018
Conference Publication
Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia
Puljevic, Cheneal, De Andrade, Dominique, Coomber, Ross and Kinner, Stuart (2018). Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia . The Australian Public Health Association Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 26 - 28 September 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Teabacco: Diverted use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in smoke-free prisons
Puljevic, Cheneal, De Andrade, Dominique, Coomber, Ross and Kinner, Stuart (2018). Teabacco: Diverted use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in smoke-free prisons . The Australian Public Health Association Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 26-28 September 2018.
2018
Other Outputs
Why Australian prisoners are smoking nicotine-infused tea leaves
Puljević, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason, Coomber, Ross and Kinner, Stuart (2018, 08 15). Why Australian prisoners are smoking nicotine-infused tea leaves The Conversation 1-1.
2018
Journal Article
Constituents of "teabacco": a forensic analysis of cigarettes made from diverted nicotine replacement therapy lozenges in smoke-free prisons
Mitchell, Courtney, Puljević, Cheneal, Coomber, Ross, White, Alan, Cresswell, Sarah L., Bowman, Jasper and Kinner, Stuart A. (2018). Constituents of "teabacco": a forensic analysis of cigarettes made from diverted nicotine replacement therapy lozenges in smoke-free prisons. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11 (1), 140-156. doi: 10.1002/dta.2471
2018
Journal Article
'Teabacco': smoking of nicotine-infused tea as an unintended consequence of prison smoking bans
Puljević, Cheneal, Coomber, Ross, Kinner, Stuart A., De Andrade, Dominique, Mitchell, Courtney, White, Alan, Cresswell, Sarah L. and Bowman, Jasper (2018). 'Teabacco': smoking of nicotine-infused tea as an unintended consequence of prison smoking bans. Drug and Alcohol Review, 37 (7), 912-921. doi: 10.1111/dar.12848
2018
Journal Article
Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia
Puljević, Cheneal, de Andrade, Dominique, Coomber, Ross and Kinner, Stuart A (2018). Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 187, 127-133. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.02.028
2018
Journal Article
Systematic review of factors influencing smoking following release from smoke-free prisons
Puljevic, Cheneal and Segan, Catherine J. (2018). Systematic review of factors influencing smoking following release from smoke-free prisons. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 21 (8), 1011-1020. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nty088
2018
Journal Article
No smoker left behind: it’s time to tackle tobacco in Australian priority populations
Puljevic, Cheneal and Kinner, Stuart A. (2018). No smoker left behind: it’s time to tackle tobacco in Australian priority populations. Medical Journal of Australia, 208 (1), 52-52. doi: 10.5694/mja17.00847
2018
Other Outputs
Evaluation framework for the overarching evaluation of the national support for child and youth mental health program
Smith, Simon, Ferris, Jason, Edmed, Shannon, Puljevic, Cheneal, Salom, Caroline and Thorpe, Karen (2018). Evaluation framework for the overarching evaluation of the national support for child and youth mental health program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2018
Conference Publication
(Keynote) Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy Queensland Evaluation: what we know (presented on behalf of Jason Ferris by Cheneal Puljevic)
Ferris, Jason, Zahnow, Renee, Miller, Peter, Coomber, Kerri and Puljevic, Cheneal (2018). (Keynote) Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy Queensland Evaluation: what we know (presented on behalf of Jason Ferris by Cheneal Puljevic). OLGR Attorney Generals Assembly, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 30 October 2018.
2018
Other Outputs
QUeensland Alcohol-related violence and Night Time Economy Monitoring (QUANTEM): Interim report
Miller, Peter, Coomber, Kerri, Ferris, Jason, Burn, Michelle, Vakidis, Thea, Livingston, Michael, Droste, Nicholas, Taylor, Nicholas, Puljevic, Cheneal, De Andrade, Dominque, Curtis, Ashlee, Grant, Kristy, Moayeri, Foruhar, Carah, Nicholas, Jiang, Jason, Wood, Barbara, Mayshak, Richelle, Zahnow, Renee, Room, Robin, Scott, Debbie, Cook, Steffi, Towle, Simon, Regan, Scott, Goold, Lachlan, Mount, David, Rangiah, Lillian, Boubouras, Lauren, Nixon, Bowman, Vayne, Brooke ... Najman, Jake (2018). QUeensland Alcohol-related violence and Night Time Economy Monitoring (QUANTEM): Interim report. Geelong, VIC, Australia: Deakin University.
2018
Other Outputs
Tobacco Smoking among LGBT and HIV-infected populations
Puljevic, Cheneal (2018). Tobacco Smoking among LGBT and HIV-infected populations. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Cancer Council Victoria.
2018
Conference Publication
The role of sex and age on pre-drinking: an international comparison of 25 countries
Ferris, Jason, Puljevic, Cheneal, Labhart, Florian, Winstock, Adam and Kuntsche, Emmanuel (2018). The role of sex and age on pre-drinking: an international comparison of 25 countries. 44th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 May-2 June, 2018.
2017
Conference Publication
Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia
Puljevic, Cheneal, De Andrade, Dominique, Coomber, Ross and Kinner, Stuart A. (2017). Relapse to smoking following release from smoke-free correctional facilities in Queensland, Australia . Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, TAS Australia, 17-19 October 2017.
2017
Journal Article
Use of prescribed smoking cessation pharmacotherapy following release from prison: a prospective data linkage study
Puljevic, Cheneal, de Andrade, Dominique, Carroll, Megan, Spittal, Matthew J. and Kinner, Stuart A. (2017). Use of prescribed smoking cessation pharmacotherapy following release from prison: a prospective data linkage study. Tobacco Control, 27 (4), 474-478. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-053743
2017
Journal Article
Extending smoking abstinence after release from smoke-free prisons: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Puljevic, Cheneal, Kinner, Stuart A. and de Andrade, Dominique (2017). Extending smoking abstinence after release from smoke-free prisons: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Health and Justice, 5 (1) 1, 1. doi: 10.1186/s40352-016-0046-6
2017
Conference Publication
Teabacco: diverted use of nicotine replacement therapy in Queensland's smoke-free prisons
Puljevic, Cheneal, Coomber, Ross, Kinner, Stuart A., De Andrade, Dominique, Mitchell, Courtney, White, Alan and Cresswell, Sarah (2017). Teabacco: diverted use of nicotine replacement therapy in Queensland's smoke-free prisons. APSAD 2017 Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 12–15 November 2017. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
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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