Staff Profiles

DLitt et Phil, MSc, BEd, RN

Dr Kefalotse Sylvia Dithole, the Head of School of Nursing and Director WHOCC at University of Botswana (UB), received her Doctor of Philosophy and Literature, UNISA, Master of Science degree (Critical Care Nursing), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa and Bachelor of Education (Nursing), UB Her research interests include improving mechanically ventilated patients’ outcomes through nurse–patient communication in intensive care units, educating the community about HIV and AIDs and professional issues and she has published articles in refereed journals in these areas She is collaborating with colleagues nationally, regionally, and internationally on a number research project.

Adult health nursing, Professional nursing, Critical care, Nursing Trauma nursing and Clinical teaching

Nurse-patient communication with mechanically ventilated patients, HIV and AIDs prevention and professional issues

Adult heath nursing, psychological issues, Dietary needs, Acute care, Critical care ,Trauma and Emergency and Occupational health issues

St. Lawrence, J. S., Sun, C. J., Seloilwe, E. S., Magowe, M. K. M., Rampa, S., & Dithole, K. S. (2023). Batswana Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Sex With Older Adults: Psychometric Properties of the Attitudes Toward Transactional Sex Scale. Assessment. Vol 0. https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911221146518open_in_new 1. Mamalelala TT, Dithole KS, Maripe-Perera DB.(2023). Nurses and emergency nursing care in Botswana. African Journal of Emergency Medicine. 13(2):68-71. doi:10.1016/j.afjem.2023.03.002 2. Chipamaunga, S.; Nyoni,C.N.; Kagawa,N. M.; Wesselsm, Q.; Kafumukachem, E, Gwini,R.; Kandawasvika, G.; Katowa-Mukwato,P.; Masanganise,R.; Nyamakura, R,; Nyawata, I.; Pretorius, L..; Dithole, K.; Marimo,, C.; Mubuuke,A, G.; Mbalinda,S,N,; Jean van der Merwe, L. & Prozesky, D. (2023). Response to the 5 impact of COVID-19 by health professions education institutions in Africa: a case study on preparedness for remote learning and teaching. Smart Learning Environments 10:31, https://doi.org/10