Dr Joanne Dono

Adjunct Senior Fellow

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

I work at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) in the Health Policy Centre and am affiliated with the University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, as a Senior Adjunct Fellow.

I have over ten years of behavioural science and health policy research experience. I have been involved in the design, implementation and management of numerous research and evaluation studies in Tobacco Control that have delivered evidence for health policy initiatives. I currently manage and coordinate various components of a research program exploring public health approaches to reducing sugary drink consumption. I have extensive experience in a variety of research methods, including undertaking qualitative studies that explore content and themes of text based documents (e.g. focus group transcripts, social media, websites), and quantitative studies that use advanced statistical techniques to analyse numerical data derived from population-based questionnaires.

I completed a PhD at the University of Adelaide on the social barriers to quitting tobacco smoking among young adults in 2020.

Available to supervise Honours, Masters and co-supervise PhDs.

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My broad research interest is in social psychology and public health approaches to health behaviour change, with a specific interest in preventing overconsumption of unhealthy food and beverages.

I have listed a specific student project below, but I am also open to discussing potential ideas and projects in these broad areas.

Project: What on-pack warning label design features are most influential in reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption?

Description:

This study builds on existing experimental study data, and will consist of an experimental online survey aimed at refining different design aspects of warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages to achieve optimal outcomes to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Project available for: Hons, MPH thesis, HDR

Research project start: Semester 1 or 2

Special requirements: Good working knowledge of behavioural theory, survey design and statistics.

Supervisors: Jo.dono@sahmri.com; Caroline.miller@sahmri.com

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Education

Date Institution name Country Title
— University of Adelaide Australia PhD
Research Interests

Psychology Public Health Public Nutrition Intervention Social Psychology Neuroscience, Behaviour and Brain Health Nutrition and Metabolic Health Translational Health Outcomes

Date	Institution name	Country	Title
—	University of Adelaide	Australia	PhD

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Journals

Year	Citation
2020	Miller, C., Braunack-Mayer, A., Wakefield, M., Roder, D., O'Dea, K., Dono, J., & Ettridge, K. (2020). "When we were young, it really was a treat; now sugar is just the norm every day" - A qualitative study of parents' and young adults' perceptions and consumption of sugary drinks. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 31(1), 47-57. DOI Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC2
2020	Miller, C., Ettridge, K., Wakefield, M., Pettigrew, S., Coveney, J., Roder, D., . . . Dono, J. (2020). Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, Jjuice, artificially-sweetened soda and bottled water: an Australian population study. Nutrients, 12(3), 1-17. DOI Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC2
2020	Dono, J., Miller, C., Ettridge, K., & Wilson, C. (2020). The role of social norms in the relationship between anti-smoking advertising campaigns and smoking cessation: a scoping review.. Health education research, 35(3), 179-194. DOI
2020	Dono, J., Ettridge, K., Wakefield, M., Pettigrew, S., Coveney, J., Roder, D., . . . Miller, C. (2020). Nothing beats taste or convenience: a national survey of where and why people buy sugary drinks in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44(4), 291-294. DOI
2020	Miller, C., Ettridge, K., Wakefield, M., Pettigrew, S., Coveney, J., Roder, D., . . . Dono, J. (2020). An in-depth exploration of knowledge and beliefs associated with soda and diet soda consumption. Nutrients, 12(9), 1-16. DOI
2020	Miller, C., Caruso, J., Dono, J., Morley, B., Wakefield, M., Dixon, H., & Ettridge, K. (2020). Further evidence from the LiveLighter® campaign: a controlled cohort study in Victoria and South Australia.. Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals. DOI
2019	Miller, C. L., Dono, J., Wakefield, M. A., Pettigrew, S., Coveney, J., Roder, D., . . . Ettridge, K. A. (2019). Are Australians ready for warning labels, marketing bans and sugary drink taxes? Two cross-sectional surveys measuring support for policy responses to sugar-sweetened beverages. BMJ Open, 9(6), e027962. DOI Scopus9 WoS5 Europe PMC4
2019	Dono, J., Miller, C., Ettridge, K., & Wilson, C. (2019). “I'm not the anti-smoker now. I just don't smoke anymore”: social obstacles to quitting smoking among emerging adults. Addiction Research and Theory, 28(3), 1-10. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2019	Dono, J., Bowden, J., Kim, S., & Miller, C. (2019). Taking the pressure off the spring: the case of rebounding smoking rates when antitobacco campaigns ceased. Tobacco control, 28(2), 233-236. DOI Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2019	Dono, J., Wilson, C., Ettridge, K., & Miller, C. (2019). 'I don't think I'd feel good about myself if I was to give up smoking and go to one of these': perceptions of e-cigarettes among South Australian young adult smokers and ex-smokers. Addiction Research and Theory, 27(3), 258-268. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2019	Miller, C., Wakefield, M., Braunack-Mayer, A., Roder, D., O'Dea, K., Ettridge, K., & Dono, J. (2019). Who drinks sugar sweetened beverages and juice? An Australian population study of behaviour, awareness and attitudes. BMC Obesity, 6(1), 1. DOI Scopus12 Europe PMC2
2019	Martin, K., Dono, J., Stewart, H., Sparrow, A., Miller, C., Roder, D., & Bowden, J. (2019). Evaluation of an intervention to train health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide smoking cessation advice. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 43(2), 156-162. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2019	Wright, K., Dono, J., Brownbill, A. L., Pearson, O., Bowden, J., Wycherley, T., . . . Miller, C. (2019). Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, correlates and interventions among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 9(2), e023630-1-e023630-15. DOI Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC1
2018	Miller, C. L., Brownbill, A., Dono, J., & Ettridge, K. (2018). Presenting a strong and united front to tobacco industry interference : a content analysis of Australian newspaper coverage of tobacco plain packaging 2008–2014. BMJ Open, 8(9), 023485. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2017	Martin, K., Dono, J., Rigney, N., Rayner, J., Sparrow, A., Miller, C., . . . Bowden, J. (2017). Barriers and facilitators for health professionals referring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco smokers to the Quitline. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41(6), 631-634. DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2
2017	Martin, K., Dono, J., Sharplin, G., Bowden, J., & Miller, C. (2017). Staff and patient perspectives of a smoke-free health services policy in South Australia: a state-wide implementation. Health Policy, 121(8), 895-902. DOI
2017	Avery, J., Bowden, J., Dono, J., Gibson, O., Brownbill, A., Keech, W., . . . Miller, C. (2017). Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, correlates and interventions among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 7(7), 016431-1-016431-5. DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2015	Dono, J., Bowden, J., Ettridge, K., Roder, D., & Miller, C. (2015). Monitoring approval of new legislation banning smoking in children's playgrounds and public transport stops in South Australia. Tobacco Control, 24(5), 519-520. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
2015	Zacher, M., Bayly, M., Brennan, E., Dono, J., Miller, C., Durkin, S., . . . Wakefield, M. (2015). Personal pack display and active smoking at outdoor café strips: assessing the impact of plain packaging 1 year postimplementation. Tobacco Control, 24(Suppl. 2), ii94-ii97. DOI Scopus15 WoS12 Europe PMC4
2014	Wakefield, M., Zacher, M., Bayly, M., Brennan, E., Dono, J., Miller, C., . . . Scollo, M. (2014). The silent salesman: an observational study of personal tobacco pack display at outdoor café strips in Australia. e TC, 23(4), 339-344. DOI Scopus12 WoS8 Europe PMC6
2014	Zacher, M., Bayly, M., Brennan, E., Dono, J., Miller, C., Durkin, S., . . . Wakefield, M. (2014). Personal tobacco pack display before and after the introduction of plain packaging with larger pictorial health warnings in Australia: an observational study of outdoor café strips. Addiction, 109(4), 653-662. DOI Scopus40 WoS38 Europe PMC23
2014	Bowden, J., Dono, J., John, D., & Miller, C. (2014). What happens when the price of a tobacco retailer licence increases?. Tobacco Control, 23(2), 178-180. DOI Scopus17 WoS11 Europe PMC6
2014	Dono, J., Ettridge, K., Sharplin, G., & Wilson, C. (2014). The relationship between sun protection policies and practices in schools with primary-age students: the role of school demographics, policy comprehensiveness and SunSmart membership. Health Education Research, 29(1), 1-12. DOI Scopus21 WoS14 Europe PMC10
2010	Dono, J., Webb, J., & Richardson, B. (2010). The relationship between environmental activism, pro-environmental behaviour and social identity. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 30(2), 178-186. DOI Scopus119 WoS106
2009	Pinikahana, J., & Dono, J. (2009). The lived experience of initial symptoms of and factors triggering epileptic seizures. Epilepsy and Behavior, 15(4), 513-520. DOI Scopus31 WoS33 Europe PMC19
2009	Pinikahana, J., & Dono, J. (2009). Age and gender differences in initial symptoms and precipitant factors of epileptic seizures: An Australian study. Epilepsy and Behavior, 16(2), 231-239. DOI Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC5
2009	Pinikahana, J., & Dono, J. (2009). Initial symptoms, precipitant factors, and techniques to control epileptic seizures: The carer's perspective. Epilepsy and Behavior, 16(3), 442-446. DOI Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC3
—	Miller, C., Braunack-Mayer, A., Wakefield, M., Roder, D., O'Dea, K., Dono, J., & Ettridge, K. (n.d.). Qualitative insights into Australian consumers’ views for and against government action on sugary drinks. Public Health Research & Practice. DOI
—	Kelly, T. -L., Miller, C., Bowden, J. A., Dono, J., & Phillips, P. A. (n.d.). Age related clustering in global COVID-19 infection fatality ratios and death trajectories. DOI

Book Chapters

Year Citation
2011 Pinikahana, J., & Dono, J. (2011). Towards a better understanding of living with epilepsy: The lived experience of seizures. In Society, Behaviour and Epilepsy (pp. 1-16).

Year	Citation
2011	Pinikahana, J., & Dono, J. (2011). Towards a better understanding of living with epilepsy: The lived experience of seizures. In Society, Behaviour and Epilepsy (pp. 1-16).

Conference Papers

Year	Citation
2018	Bowden, J., Dono, J., Martin, K., & Miller, C. (2018). Monitoring population nicotine consumption, is wastewater analysis the new frontier?. In TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES Vol. 16 (pp. 319-320). EUROPEAN PUBLISHING. DOI

Conference Items

Year	Citation
2018	Miller, C., Brownbill, A., Ettridge, K., & Dono, J. (2018). Tobacco plain packaging coverage in Australian newspapers 2008-2014. Poster session presented at the meeting of TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES. EUROPEAN PUBLISHING. DOI
2017	Wright, K. M., Dono, J., Brownbill, A. L., Bowden, J., Keech, W., Gibson, O., . . . Miller, C. (2017). Systematic Scoping Review of SSB consumption in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide.
2015	Dono, J., Miller, C., Bowden, J., & Ettridge, K. (2015). Translating data into government action: smoking rates and the return of a terminated anti-tobacco campaign. Poster session presented at the meeting of Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference. Sydney, Australia.
2015	Dono, J., Miller, C., Bowden, J., & Ettridge, K. (2015). Evaluating an anti-tobacco campaign on a shoestring budget: online panels and opportunistic data. Poster session presented at the meeting of Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference. Sydney, Australia.
2015	Dono, J., Bowden, J., Taylor, A., DalGrande, E., & Miller, C. (2015). Taking the pressure off: rebounding smoking rates among demographic subgroups when anti-tobacco advertising ceases. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Perth, Australia.
2015	Miller, C. L., Ettridge, K., Banham, D., Bowden, J., & Dono, J. (2015). Modes of quitting in the population: results from 14 years of data [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2015	Dono, J., Miller, C., Bowden, J., & Ettridge, K. (2015). Translating data into government action: the fall and rise of smoking rates and reinstatement of a terminated anti-tobacco mass media campaign [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2015	Dono, J., Bowden, J., Ettridge, K., Roder, D., & Miller, C. (2015). Monitoring approval of new legislation banning smoking in children’s playgrounds and public transport stops in South Australia [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2014	Dono, J., Bowden, J., Ettridge, K., Roder, D., & Miller, C. (2014). Monitoring approval of new legislation banning smoking in children's playgrounds and public transport stops in South Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of Asia-Pacific Journal Of Clinical Oncology. Wiley. DOI
2013	Dono, J., & Miller, C. (2013). The impact of restricted household mobility on the relationship between tobacco availability and smoking prevalence. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Auckland, New Zealand.
2013	Zacher M, Wakefield M, Bayly M, Brennan E., Dono, J., Miller, C., & Durkin S, Scollo M. (2013). The Silent Salesman: Personal tobacco pack display before and after Plain Packaging. Oceania Tobacco Control Conference; Auckland, New Zealand; 23-25 October 2013.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Auckland, New Zealand.
2013	Zacher M, Wakefield M, Bayly M, Brennan E., Dono, J., Miller, C., & Durkin S, Scollo M. (2013). The Silent Salesman: Personal tobacco pack display before and after Plain Packaging. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Auckland, New Zealand.
2011	Dono, J., Smith K, Maksimovic L., Bowden, J., & Miller, C. (2011). Do hardcore smokers eventually quit? Evidence from the South Australian population. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
2011	Bowden, J., Dono, J., John, D., & Miller, C. (2011). What happens when the cost of a retail tobacco licence increases in South Australia?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Brisbane, Australia.

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Other Supervision Activities

Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
2021 - ongoing External Supervisor SSB SAHMRI — Honours — test

Date	Role	Research Topic	Location	Program	Supervision Type	Student Load	Student Name
2021 - ongoing	External Supervisor	SSB	SAHMRI	—	Honours	—	test

Position: Adjunct Senior Fellow
Phone: 81284093
Email: joanne.dono@adelaide.edu.au
Campus: North Terrace
Building: Hughes
Org Unit: Psychology

Dr Joanne Dono

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