Caregiver mental health2025
Prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and reported self-esteem among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder
Punitha P, Joseph LH, Nambi S, Raman K, Palaniswami I, Muya C, Rewanthkumar V · Journal of Associated Medical Sciences, 59(1), 121–128
Lay summary
Cross-sectional evidence on the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression, and on self-esteem, among mothers of children with autism — highlighting the need for family-centred support within paediatric rehabilitation.
Health equity2025Conference article
Health for All, Not for Some: Revamping the Global Health Architecture for Equitable Access
Muhula S, Mulenga S, Muya C, Mwangangi M · Africa Health Agenda International Conference, Kigali, March 2025
Lay summary
A policy perspective calling for reform of global health governance and financing so that people in Africa have equitable access to health and rehabilitation services.
Sexual health2024
Epidemiology of sexual dysfunctions in Kenya: the case of patients seen at the sexology clinic, Nairobi, Kenya
Osur J, Maithya R, Muya C, Muinga E · East African Medical Journal, 101(5)
Lay summary
Describes the pattern of sexual dysfunctions among patients attending a specialist sexology clinic in Nairobi — an under-researched area with clear implications for quality of life.
Spinal cord injury2023
Prevalence of Individuals with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Nairobi, Kenya
Muya C, Phillips J, Matheri J, Bilton S · International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 11(5), 4622–4627
Lay summary
A retrospective review of five years of records (2010–2014) at Kenya's National Spinal Injury Hospital, describing the prevalence, causes and characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injury. The findings provide baseline data for planning rehabilitation services.
Occupational health and ergonomics2023
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain Among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
Bilton SK, Otieno W, Stella M, Ogwedho S, Muriithi D, Munyao A, Muya CK, Karuguti W · International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 11(3), 4498–4507
Lay summary
Establishes the prevalence of neck pain and its associated risk factors among hospital front- and back-office staff, supporting ergonomic and workplace prevention strategies.
Palliative care2020Systematic review
A Systematic Review of the Role of Physiotherapy Interventions in Palliative Care
Phokontsi L, Mweetwa LL, Tlhoiwe T, Muya C, Mudawarima T, Silumesii L, Chisenge S, Phillips J · Preprints, 2020
Lay summary
A systematic review of eleven studies indicating that breathing exercises, aerobic exercise, manual therapy and patient education help maintain functional capacity and support self-management in palliative care.
