# Cheneal Puljevic
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Dr
# Cheneal Puljevic
Email:
: [c.puljevic@uq.edu.au](mailto:c.puljevic@uq.edu.au)
Phone:
: [+61 7 334 64876](tel:+61 7 334 64876)
## Positions
Senior Amplify Lecturer
: School of Public Health
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
## Overview
### Background
Dr Cheneal Puljevic is a UQ Amplify Senior Research Fellow at the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame at the School of Public Health. Her current research, funded by an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2023-2026), 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 a volunteer (and former Queensland Research Lead) for The Loop Australia. She was the co-chair of the School of Public Health's Early Career Researcher committee (2023-2025).
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.
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### Availability
Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
: Available for supervision
: Media expert
### Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
## Works
[Search Professor Cheneal Puljevic’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/4368765)
[All
(173)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/22250/all)
[Journal Article
(99)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/22250/4748)
[Other Outputs
(22)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/22250/4749)
[Conference Publication
(50)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/22250/4751)
[Book Chapter
(2)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/22250/4752)
2026
Journal Article
##### Associations between anabolic-androgenic steroid testing, healthcare access and undesirable effects among international consumers
Grobler, Etienne, Puljević, Cheneal, Bonenti, Benjamin, Ferris, Jason, Barratt, Monica J., Winstock, Adam, Vigorous, Steve, Domberelli, Amber, Spurling, Geoff and Piatkowski, Timothy (2026). Associations between anabolic-androgenic steroid testing, healthcare access and undesirable effects among international consumers. Performance Enhancement & Health, 14 (1) 100390, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.peh.2025.100390
[Associations between anabolic-androgenic steroid testing, healthcare access and undesirable effects among international consumers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:89f1995)
2026
Journal Article
##### Psychedelics and Sexual Trauma: Effects on Communication and Emotional Connection
Levey, Mason, Bonenti, Benjamin, Piatkowski, Timothy, Ferris, Jason, Frankovitch, Alex, Barratt, Monica, Davies, Emma L., Winstock, Adam and Puljević, Cheneal (2026). Psychedelics and Sexual Trauma: Effects on Communication and Emotional Connection. The Journal of Sex Research, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2025.2601165
[Psychedelics and Sexual Trauma: Effects on Communication and Emotional Connection](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:28bd0b2)
2026
Journal Article
##### Distinct drinking patterns, help seeking, and alcohol-related regret in ADHD, autism, and AuDHD
Wilmut, Kate, Chigevenga, Rosemary, Puljević, Cheneal, Farah, Baillee, Barratt, Monica, Ferris, Jason A., Winstock, Adam R. and Davies, Emma L. (2026). Distinct drinking patterns, help seeking, and alcohol-related regret in ADHD, autism, and AuDHD. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. doi: 10.1007/s11469-025-01617-9
[Distinct drinking patterns, help seeking, and alcohol-related regret in ADHD, autism, and AuDHD](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c5b8ec7)
2025
Journal Article
##### Much easier just to buy underground from a guy at the gym: the politics of accessing testosterone among men who use prescribed testosterone in Australia
Bonenti, Benjamin, Puljević, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason, Barratt, Monica J., O’Connor, Thomas and Piatkowski, Timothy (2025). Much easier just to buy underground from a guy at the gym: the politics of accessing testosterone among men who use prescribed testosterone in Australia. Journal of Drug Issues 00220426251403911. doi: 10.1177/00220426251403911
[Much easier just to buy underground from a guy at the gym: the politics of accessing testosterone among men who use prescribed testosterone in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:498adcf)
2025
Journal Article
##### Understanding age-based differences in psychosocial harms, physical harms, and access difficulties among an international sample of men who use anabolic-androgenic steroids
Bonenti, Benjamin, Steve, Vigorous, Puljević, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason, Barratt, Monica J., Winstock, Adam, Ball, Lauren, Armstrong, Merryn and Piatkowski, Timothy (2025). Understanding age-based differences in psychosocial harms, physical harms, and access difficulties among an international sample of men who use anabolic-androgenic steroids. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 15598276251405211. doi: 10.1177/15598276251405211
[Understanding age-based differences in psychosocial harms, physical harms, and access difficulties among an international sample of men who use anabolic-androgenic steroids](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:14a53b6)
2025
Journal Article
##### Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic-androgenic steroids
Piatkowski, Timothy, Weith, Sonya, Walters, Brooke, Kill, Emma, Davey, Geoff, Francis, Cameron, Reeve, Steph, Coomber, Ross, Ferris, Jason, Barratt, Monica, Puljevic, Cheneal and Stockings, Emily (2025). Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Harm Reduction Journal, 22 (1) 202, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01356-z
[Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic-androgenic steroids](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:12c400a)
2025
Journal Article
##### Trends and correlates of current use of illicitly traded tobacco in Australia: Evidence from a decade of national surveys
Cho, Ara, Scollo, Michelle, Lim, Carmen, Puljević, Cheneal and Gartner, Coral (2025). Trends and correlates of current use of illicitly traded tobacco in Australia: Evidence from a decade of national surveys. Addiction add.70236. doi: 10.1111/add.70236
[Trends and correlates of current use of illicitly traded tobacco in Australia: Evidence from a decade of national surveys](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8151dcf)
2025
Journal Article
##### Making ‘safer injecting’ matter for people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs
Piatkowski, Timothy, Kill, Emma, Weith, Sonya, Reeve, Steph, Cox, Luke, Coomber, Ross, Puljevic, Cheneal, O’Connor, Thomas and Ferris, Jason (2025). Making ‘safer injecting’ matter for people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs. Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine 13634593251388294, 13634593251388294. doi: 10.1177/13634593251388294
[Making ‘safer injecting’ matter for people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:460d8ad)
2025
Journal Article
##### Barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among people receiving treatment for mental health disorders: perspectives of healthcare providers
Puljević, Cheneal, Holland, Alice, Gartner, Coral, Roennfeldt, Helena, Elvidge, Norah, Siskind, Dan and Wyder, Marianne (2025). Barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among people receiving treatment for mental health disorders: perspectives of healthcare providers. Community Mental Health Journal, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10597-025-01526-0
[Barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among people receiving treatment for mental health disorders: perspectives of healthcare providers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cfd4def)
2025
Journal Article
##### Self-treatment of psychiatric conditions using ketamine: Patterns, characteristics, and retrospective insights
Smith, Gabrielle, Piatkowski, Timothy, Ferris, Jason, Bonenti, Benjamin, Davies, Emma, Barratt, Monica J., Morgan, Celia, Winstock, Adam and Puljević, Cheneal (2025). Self-treatment of psychiatric conditions using ketamine: Patterns, characteristics, and retrospective insights. Journal of Psychopharmacology 02698811251378509, 1-12. doi: 10.1177/02698811251378509
[Self-treatment of psychiatric conditions using ketamine: Patterns, characteristics, and retrospective insights](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6af50e8)
2025
Journal Article
##### Tobacco retailers’ views on selling tobacco and nicotine products, tobacco control policies and phasing out tobacco sales: a scoping review
Mengesha, Sisay Derso, Puljević, Cheneal, Kim, Shaun, de Andrade, Dominique and Gartner, Coral E. (2025). Tobacco retailers’ views on selling tobacco and nicotine products, tobacco control policies and phasing out tobacco sales: a scoping review. Tobacco Control tc-2025-059490, tc-2025. doi: 10.1136/tc-2025-059490
[Tobacco retailers’ views on selling tobacco and nicotine products, tobacco control policies and phasing out tobacco sales: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:62da122)
2025
Journal Article
##### Exploring experiences of drink and needle spiking incidents among global drug survey respondents from 22 countries
Davies, Emma L., Piatkowski, Timothy, Frankovitch, Alex, Puljević, Cheneal, Barratt, Monica J., Ferris, Jason A. and Winstock, Adam R. (2025). Exploring experiences of drink and needle spiking incidents among global drug survey respondents from 22 countries. Journal of Drug Issues, 55 (4), 672-687. doi: 10.1177/00220426241248613
[Exploring experiences of drink and needle spiking incidents among global drug survey respondents from 22 countries](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3ca9ccf)
2025
Journal Article
##### Clenbuterol and the cost of cutting: a brief report comparing self-reported side effects of clenbuterol consumption to anabolic-androgenic steroid compounds
Bonenti, Benjamin, Puljević, Cheneal, Steve, Vigorous, Ferris, Jason, Davies, Emma, Barratt, Monica J., Winstock, Adam, Grobler, Etienne, Ganson, Kyle T., Ball, Lauren and Piatkowski, Timothy (2025). Clenbuterol and the cost of cutting: a brief report comparing self-reported side effects of clenbuterol consumption to anabolic-androgenic steroid compounds. Performance Enhancement and Health, 13 (4) 100356, 100356. doi: 10.1016/j.peh.2025.100356
[Clenbuterol and the cost of cutting: a brief report comparing self-reported side effects of clenbuterol consumption to anabolic-androgenic steroid compounds](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b20499e)
2025
Journal Article
##### ‘It'd Be Nice to Know if You're About to Have Drain Cleaner’: a qualitative study of preferred drug checking service features to inform the design of CheQpoint, Queensland's first fixed-site drug checking service
Puljević, Cheneal, Pocuca, Nina, Dakin, Brodie C., Barratt, Monica J., Francis, Cameron, Stjepanović, Daniel, Gill, Sara, Davey, Geoff and Hides, Leanne (2025). ‘It'd Be Nice to Know if You're About to Have Drain Cleaner’: a qualitative study of preferred drug checking service features to inform the design of CheQpoint, Queensland's first fixed-site drug checking service. Drug and Alcohol Review, 44 (6), 1772-1785. doi: 10.1111/dar.70003
[‘It'd Be Nice to Know if You're About to Have Drain Cleaner’: a qualitative study of preferred drug checking service features to inform the design of CheQpoint, Queensland's first fixed-site drug checking service](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3316bae)
2025
Journal Article
##### Experiences of tobacco smoking and quitting among mental health consumers
Roennfeldt, Helena, Wyder, Marianne, Gartner, Coral, Holland, Alice, Elvidge, Norah, Siskind, Dan and Puljević, Cheneal (2025). Experiences of tobacco smoking and quitting among mental health consumers. Health Expectations, 28 (4) e70377, e70377. doi: 10.1111/hex.70377
[Experiences of tobacco smoking and quitting among mental health consumers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bb4a4b9)
2025
Journal Article
##### Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study
Piatkowski, Timothy, Coomber, Ross, Francis, Cameron, Kill, Emma, Davey, Geoff, Cresswell, Sarah, White, Alan, Harding, Madeline, Blakey, Karen, Reeve, Steph, Walters, Brooke, Puljević, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason and Barratt, Monica J. (2025). Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study. Harm Reduction Journal, 22 (1) 114, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01270-4
[Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d6a4467)
2025
Journal Article
##### Understanding drug and alcohol staff perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to drug checking: A qualitative study
Pocuca, Nina, Dakin, Brodie C., Puljevic, Cheneal, Francis, Cameron, Stjepanovic, Daniel, Barnett, Anthony and Hides, Leanne (2025). Understanding drug and alcohol staff perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to drug checking: A qualitative study. Drug and Alcohol Review, 44 (5), 1330-1338. doi: 10.1111/dar.14073
[Understanding drug and alcohol staff perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to drug checking: A qualitative study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1f859df)
2025
Journal Article
##### The world's first anabolic‐androgenic steroid testing trial: A two‐phase pilot combining chemical analysis, results dissemination and community feedback
Piatkowski, Timothy, Coomber, Ross, Francis, Cameron, Kill, Emma, Davey, Geoff, Cresswell, Sarah, White, Alan, Harding, Madeline, Blakey, Karen, Reeve, Steph, Walters, Brooke, Puljevic, Cheneal, Ferris, Jason and Barratt, Monica (2025). The world's first anabolic‐androgenic steroid testing trial: A two‐phase pilot combining chemical analysis, results dissemination and community feedback. Addiction, 120 (7), 1366-1377. doi: 10.1111/add.70009
[The world's first anabolic‐androgenic steroid testing trial: A two‐phase pilot combining chemical analysis, results dissemination and community feedback](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fb8749e)
2025
Conference Publication
##### A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research on stakeholder views on commercial tobacco endgame policies
Morphett, Kylie, Holland, Alice, Kang, Heewon, Hefler, Marita, Puljevic, Cheneal, Trigg, Joshua, Hoek, Janet, Edwards, Richard, Canty, Ruth and Gartner, Coral (2025). A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research on stakeholder views on commercial tobacco endgame policies. World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025, Dublin, Ireland, 23-25 June 2025. Heraklion, Greece: EU European Publishing.
[A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research on stakeholder views on commercial tobacco endgame policies](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:709547d)
2025
Conference Publication
##### Trends and correlates of purchasing illicit tobacco: findings from the 2016-2022 international tobacco control four country smoking and vaping surveys
Cho, Ara, Gartner, Coral, Lim, Carmen, Kang, Heewon, Fong, Geoffrey T., McNeill, Ann, East, Katherine A., Hyland, Andrew, Borland, Ron and Puljevic, Cheneal (2025). Trends and correlates of purchasing illicit tobacco: findings from the 2016-2022 international tobacco control four country smoking and vaping surveys. World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025, Dublic, Ireland, 23-25 June 2025. Heraklion, Greece: EU European Publishing.
[Trends and correlates of purchasing illicit tobacco: findings from the 2016-2022 international tobacco control four country smoking and vaping surveys](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a83c9f0)
## Funding
### Current funding
- 2026 - 2029
Monitoring Australia's illicit tobacco and vaping product markets
ARC Discovery Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/70708)
- 2023 - 2026
Understanding drivers and deterrents of Australia's illicit tobacco market
ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/56234)
### Past funding
- 2025 - 2026
Through the smoke: Exploring drivers and deterrents of illicit tobacco use to inform public policy
Australian Institute of Criminology
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/68238)
- 2024
Illicit tobacco and vape supply - A review of international media and marketing campaigns that aim to deter purchasing of illicit tobacco and/or vaping products
Queensland Police Service
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/63888)
- 2019 - 2021
Promoting referrals to an evidence-based and free smoking cessation program among men living in temporary accommodation in Queensland
UQ Early Career Researcher
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37334)
## Supervision
### Availability
Dr Cheneal Puljevic is:
: Available for supervision
Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).
### Available projects
- #### [Analysis and harmonisation of data from the Global Drug Survey, the world’s largest drug survey](http://globaldrugsurvey.com)
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](https://www.quihn.org/cheqpoint/)
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.
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### Supervision history
#### Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### The Illicit Tobacco Market in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Coral Gartner](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1704)
- Master Philosophy
##### Towards a Smoke-Free City: Community Support for Smoking Bans in Greater Springfield
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Coral Gartner](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1704), [Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Understanding drivers and deterrents of Australia's illicit tobacco market
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Coral Gartner](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1704)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Harm Reduction for Women Who Use Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Jason Ferris](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2822), [Dr Timothy Piatkowski](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/49822)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### The availability and use of illicit tobacco and nicotine vaping products in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Coral Gartner](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1704)
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#### Completed supervision
- 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Hepatitis C Virus Treatment among People Transitioning from Correctional Facilities in South-East Queensland](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0eafd22)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Andrew Smirnov](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11686)
## 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
#### Need help?
For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:
[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)
## External profiles
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3658-9772)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56436849400)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=hwRXmLUAAAAJ)
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