Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs

Prof. Patricia Katowa Mukwato (PhD)

dvc@mu.ac.zm

Career Profile

Associate Professor of Nursing and Former Dean of the School of Nursing Sciences at the University of Zambia. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing and a PhD in Medical Education from the University of Zambia. She is also the Chairperson for the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and a Co-lead for the African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth).

She is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs at Mulungushi University.

Education Background

  • Post Doctorate.
  • PhD (UNZA)
  • MScN (UNZA)
  • BScN (UNZA)
  • RN (Lusaka College of Nursing and Midwifery)

Publications

Title
Cited by
Year
Compliance with infection prevention guidelines by health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District
KP Mukwato, CM Ngoma, M Maimbolwa
Medical journal of Zambia 35 (3)
64 2008
Stress and coping mechanisms among breast cancer patients and family caregivers: A review of literature
KP Mukwato, P Mweemba, MK Makukula, MM Makoleka
Medical journal of Zambia 37 (1), 40-45
61 2010
Self-perceived versus objectively measured competence in performing clinical practical procedures by final year medical students
P Katowa-Mukwato, S Banda
International journal of medical education 7, 122
56 2016
Implementing Evidence Based Practice nursing using the PDSA model: Process, lessons and implications
P Katowa-Mukwato, V Mwiinga-Kalusopa, K Chitundu, M Kanyanta, ...
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 14, 100261
53 2021
Job Satisfaction and Attitude towards Nursing Care among Nurses working at Mzuzu central Hospital in Mzuzu Malawi
PNM Mukwato-Katowa
Malawi Medical Journal 28 (4), 159-166
47 2016
Medical students' clerkship experiences and self-perceived competence in clinical skills
P Katowa-Mukwato, B Andrews, M Maimbolwa, S Lakhi, C Michelo, ...
African journal of health professions education 6 (2), 155-160
27 2014
Stress and coping with cervical cancer by patients: A qualitative inquiry
KM Patricia, M Lonia, MC Margaret, MC Mutinta, NL Beauty
International Journal of Psychology and Counselling 7 (6), 94-105
24 2015
Design and development process of a youth depression screening m-Health Application for primary health care workers in South Africa and Zambia: An overview of the MEGA Project
M Lahti, G Gunter, MLKM Patricia
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 1-7
18 2019
Household factors associated with use of postnatal care services
PS Mukonka, PK Mukwato, CN Kwaleyela, O Mweemba, M Maimbolwa
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 12 (4), 189-193
18 2018
Quality of life and adherence to antiretroviral drugs
P Mweemba, MK Makukula, PK Mukwato, MM Makoleka
Medical Journal of Zambia 37 (1), 31-39
17 2010
Medical students’ knowledge of clinical practical procedures: relationship with clinical competence
P Katowa-Mukwato, SS Banda
Creative Education 5 (21), 1895
16 2014
Implementation of objective structured clinical examination for assessing nursing students’ clinical competencies: Lessons and Implications
P Katowa-Mukwato, L Mwape, M Kabinga-Makukula, P Mweemba, ...
Creative Education 4 (10), 48-53
15 2013
Perception of stressors by mothers with babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Women and New Born Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
CE Masumo M, Mwape L, Katowa-Mukwato P, Maimbolwa, MC
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 11 (4), 25-31
12 2019
Adherence to treatment by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Monze Mission Hospital, Monze, Zambia
S Nyirongo
The University of Zambia
12 2017
Postnatal Care within Six Hours Following Delivery at Two Selected General Hospitals of Zambia—Mothers’ Experiences https://doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2018.86029
MM Crecious, M Lonia, KM Patricia, M Margaret
Open Journal of Nursing 8 (06), 355
11 2018
Experiences, needs and coping strategies of pregnant and parenting teenagers: A perspective from Lusaka and North Western Provinces of Zambia
PK Mukwato, M Maimbolwa, L Mwape, MC Muleya
Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery
11 2017
Evaluation of quality of antenatal care services in selected healthcare centres of Mumbwa and Lusaka Districts of Zambia: Pregnant women’s Perspectives
Katowa-Mukwato P, Kwaleyela NC, Mwiinga-Kalusopa V, Musenge E, Banda Y ...
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 11 (5), 32-40
10 2019
Evidence based practice and critical thinking in nursing education and practice: A scoping review of literature
KM Patricia, C Kabwe, MM Wamunyima, MM Margaret, JL Dianna
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 14 (4), 65-80
8 2022
A sweet and sour taste: Motherhood as an ambivalent experience in Zambia
L Mwape, KM Patricia, D Racheal, M Margaret
International Journal of Psychology and Counselling 6 (8), 99-106
8 2014
Development of a mobile application for detection of adolescent mental health problems and feasibility assessment with primary health care workers
G Groen, A Jörns-Presentati, A Dessauvagie, S Seedat, ...
Issues in mental health nursing 43 (11), 1046-1055
7 2022
Information Needs of Breast Cancer Patients at Cancer Diseases Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
PK Namushi, B.L., Makukula, M.K. and Mukwato
Advances in Breast Cancer Research 9, 34-53
6 2020
Learning styles and intelligence types versus academic performance of nursing students of the University of Zambia
P Katowa-Mukwato, F Chapima, B Nambala-Sianchapa, ...
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 7 (10), 83-90
6 2017
Confinement Following Child Birth and Associated Postpartum Mental Distress
L Mwape, MC Muleya, PK Mukwato, M Maimbolwa
Open Journal of Psychiatry 8 (2), 152-167
4 2018
Contextualisation of early and enhanced clinical exposure model through development of curricula for advanced practice nursing and midwifery
KM Patricia, MK Victoria, MM Connie, KM Marjorie, K Violet, K Elliot, ...
Open journal of nursing 12 (7), 525
3 2022
Understanding Midwives’ Perspective on Care of Post Cesarean Section Women at the University Teaching Hospital—Women and Newborn, Lusaka
PS Mukonka, PK Mukwato, CN Kwaleyela, C Haruzivishe, ...
Open Journal of Nursing 8 (12), 918-939
3 2018
The role of supervision in acquisition of clinical skills among nursing and midwifery students: A literature review
MF Muleya, M.C, Katowa-Mukwato, P. Goma
Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery 7 (1), 17-23
3 2018
Psychological Distress during the perinatal Period: Using Edinburgh Postanatal Depression Scale (EPDS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Study Specific Measure of …
P Mwape, L. Katowa-Mukwato, P. and Mweemba
Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine 1 (2), 44-52
3* 2016
Enhancing evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills of nursing students: lessons from the review of the bachelor of science in nursing curriculum of the University …
MK Victoria, MM Connie, W Ruth, KM Patricia, V Bellington, N Selestine, ...
Open Journal of Nursing 12 (2), 155-169
2 2022
Adherence to radiation therapy among cervical cancer patients at cancer diseases hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
E Akufuna
The University of Zambia
2 2022
Study protocol on HIV positive diagnosis during pregnancy: experiences and coping strategies used by women at Chilenje level 1 hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
BN Sianchapa, PK Mukwato, C Ngoma
Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine 3 (2), 14-18
2 2021
Views of health care providers on factors hindering women with obstetric fistula in seeking fistula repair services in Zambia: The case of Muchinga, Luapula, Eastern and …
NN Tembo, J Odland, JM Zulu, CN Kwaleyela, PK Mukwato, ...
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 12 (1), 7-13
2 2020
Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Decision-Making: Views, Attitudes and Practices of Health Policy Makers in Lusaka Province of Zambia
P Katowa-Mukwato, L Mwape, MC Siwale, EM Musenge, M Maimbolwa
Health 10 (4), 502-515
2 2018
Caregiver satisfaction with care received by Paedsitric Oncology Patients admitted at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka –Zambia
P Pule Q, Mulilo E, Lushinga L, Miti, J. and Katowa-Mukwato
Nursing Education and Practice 8 (6), 22-29
2* 2018
Assessing the Levels of Clinical Reasoning Skills Using Self-Assessment of Clinical Reflection and Reasoning in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Descriptive Comparative Study
OG Mwale, PK Mukwato, MK Makukula
Open Journal of Nursing 14 (7), 283-297
1 2024
Self-Efficacy and Self-Care Practices
N Kalonga, PK Mukwato, R Wahila
Glycemic Control among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Receiving Care at Kitwe …
1 2023
Quality of Life of Zambian Breast Cancer Women Receiving Care at Cancer Disease Hospital, Lusaka
VKMP Masadza, W, Siankulu, E Kawalika M, Mwiinga-Kalusopa
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 10 (9), 57-64
1 2020
Pediatric Pain Management Practice among Nursing Students at Gateway to Better Living and Monze College of Nursing in Zambia
R Apuleni, PK Mukwato, F Phiri, L Lubinda
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines 12 (12), 510-537
  2024
Experiences of Mothers on the Utilization of Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Services at Mtendere Clinic, Lusaka
IK Silavwe, PK Mukwato, S Mayimbo, F Phiri, L Lubinda
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines 12 (4), 298-318
  2024
Acquisition of clinical reasoning skills by undergraduate nursing students in Malawi; towards development of a middle-range theory: A qualitative study
OG Mwale, PK Mukwato
 
  2024
Utilization of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Among HIV Discordant Couples in Four Mongu Urban Health Facilities-Zambia
AK Phiri, PK Mukwato, MV Kalusopa
International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice 6 (4), 52-63
  2024
Needs of Women Caring for Husbands with Cancer at Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: An Analytical Nonintervention, Cross-Sectional Survey
P Mbozi, PK Mukwato, VM Kalusopa, C Simoonga
Cancer Care Research Online 4 (1), e050
  2023
Experiences and coping strategies of women caring for their husbands with cancer at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: a descriptive phenomenological approach
P Mbozi, PK Mukwato, VM Kalusopa, C Simoonga
ecancermedicalscience 17, 1572
  2023
Compliance with burns treatment protocol by nurses at Kabwe central hospital, Kabwe, Zambia.
B Munjili
The University of Zambia
  2022
Study Protocol on Availability and Accessibility of Personal Protective Equipment: Fears of Acquiring COVID-19 Among Nurses and Midwives Attending to Women at the Women and New …
S Mayimbo, K Chitundu, M Zulu, DN Mushamba, L Mwape, PK Mukwato
Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine 3 (1), 26-30
  2021
Care of postpartum women following complicated labour and delivery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia: Self- reported practices by midwives
CNKMM Priscar Sakala Mukonka*, Patricia Katowa Mukwato
International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 10 (11), 134-144
  2018
Use of research evidence in policy and decision-making: views, attitudes and practices of health policy makers in Lusaka province of Zambia
PK Mukwato, L Mwape, MC Siwale, EM Musenge, M Maimbolwa
Scientific research publishing
  2018
Experiences, Needs and Coping Strategies of Pregnant and Parenting Teenagers DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/JRNM.2017.110
L Katowa-Mukwato, P. Mwape, L., Maimbolwa, M. Muleya
Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery. 6 (4), 056-067
  2017
Acquisition of Competence in Clinical Practical Procedures: A Model of the University of Zambia Medical School
PSSB Katowa-Mukwato
British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 19 (8), 1-14
  2017
Factors influencing utilization of diagnostic counselling and testing for HIV among tuberculosis patients at Monze mission hospital, Zambia
J Mulenga
The University of Zambia
  2015
Barriers in seeking fistula repair services among women with obstetric fistula in Zambia: The case of Muchinga, Luapula, Eastern and Southern Provinces
NN Tembo, A Maluwa, J Odland, PK Mukwato, CN Kwaleyela, JM Zulu, ...