The role of traditional healers along the cancer care continuum in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

The role of traditional healers along the cancer care continuum in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Abstract Background Traditional healers play a significant role in Sub-Saharan Africa's healthcare system, but little is known about their role across the cancer care continuum in this context. Given the prevalence of patients consulting healers, we aimed to elucidate their role and impact on c...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth F. Msoka, Sindhu Dwarampudi, Rebecca Billings, Rebecca J. Stone, Rhodes E. Mwageni, Autumn Beavers, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Lily Gutnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Traditional Healers
Cancer
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Palliative care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01521-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01521-7

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