ArticleCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2026
Breast Health Training Program for Traditional Healers: A Pathway to Early Breast Cancer Detection in Tanzania.
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- Bridging gaps in community cancer care: exploring Traditional Health Practitioners' perceptions of common adult cancer and their role in raising community awareness and early detection in Soweto, South Africa.Global health action · 2026Article
- Nutritional status of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in Tanzania.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
- Breast Health Training Program for Traditional Healers: A Pathway to Early Breast Cancer Detection in Tanzania.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
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backgroundIn sub-Saharan Africa, traditional healers often serve as primary healthcare providers and are the first point of contact for patients. Given this, they are uniquely positioned to aid in early breast cancer detection. To evaluate this, we implemented a breast cancer training program to equip traditional healers in Tanzania with foundational knowledge and CBE skills, aiming to improve early detection and timely treatment.
aimsTo implement a breast cancer training program to equip traditional healers in Tanzania with foundational knowledge and CBE skills, aiming to improve early detection and timely treatment.
methodsWe conducted a breast cancer training program in Tanzania among rural registered traditional healers. Knowledge acquisition was assessed through pretest and posttest surveys.
resultsThree male and three female rural traditional healers (average age: 53) participated in the training, with 67% having no prior formal breast cancer training, though 83% reported some breast cancer awareness. Pre- and post-training assessments showed an increase in breast cancer knowledge, with median scores rising from 41% to 74% (p = 0.01). All participants found the training valuable and felt empowered to serve as community health advocates, with widespread consensus that they would prioritize referring patients with suspicious breast findings to the hospital rather than attempting to treat.
conclusionTraditional healers, as trusted community figures and primary healthcare providers, offer a promising solution to bridging gaps in early breast cancer detection in Tanzania. Enhancing their breast cancer knowledge and equipping them with the skills to identify suspicious breast findings provides a scalable strategy for improving early detection in resource-limited settings.
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