Background: Cervical cancer screening and vaccination practices is reported to have low coverage in most developing countries. It has been reported that most women are aware of cervical cancer screening and vaccination worldwide. Nevertheless, the rate at which women participate in cervical cancer screening and vaccination was found to be low both locally and internationally. Consequently, in sub-Saharan Africa, cervical cancer screening programs have poor coverage. The aim of this study was to explore the practices of cervical cancer screening and vaccination among females at Oyibi community. Methods: The researchers employed a qualitative exploratory design to recruit 35 participants put into five Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Five FGDs were formed with seven (7) members in each group. The members were purposely recruited. The sample size was based on data saturation. Data was retrieved using a semi-structured interview guide. The researchers served as moderators in the group. Results: Two (2) main themes with Eight (8) subthemes were generated from the data analysis. The themes were; (cervical cancer screening and vaccination practices), and (perceived benefits of cervical cancer screening and vaccination). The subthemes that emerged were as follows: types of cervical screening and vaccination done by participants, experiences during cervical cancer screening, experiences during cervical cancer vaccination, decision to go for cervical cancer screening and vaccination, willingness to recommend cervical cancer screening and vaccination to other women, early detection of cervical cancer through early screening, benefits of cervical cancer vaccination, and willingness to receive cervical cancer vaccine. The study also revealed that most of the women who had done the screening and vaccination were young (19-29 years). Conclusion: The results from the study indicated that the participants' utilization of cervical cancer screening and vaccination were poor although they were conscious of the benefits of cervical cancer screening and vaccination and were willing to recommend it to their relatives and their loved ones.

The number of hypertension cases keeps rising worldwide. Africa is not exempted from the prevalence of hypertension. The Sub-Saharan region over the years has been recording high numbers of hypertension cases due to low consciousness, poor management and lack of control of urbanization. However, it has been established that hypertension as a condition can be managed by controlling familiar risk factors such as alcohol consumption, tobacco use, physical inactivity and intake of an unhealthy diet. The researchers, therefore, intend to explore the non-pharmacologic hypertension management barriers and recommendations by hypertensive patients at Pentecost Hospital, Madina. The researchers employed the qualitative exploratory-descriptive design using a purposive sampling technique to select 20 participants between the ages of 35–65, who met the inclusion criteria. Using a semi-structured interview guide, participants were engaged in 30–60 minutes of face-to-face interviews. The demography of the participants revealed that 60% (12) were females, and 40% (8) were also males. Participants reported that they visit the clinic once a week with a budget of hundred Ghana Cedis to five hundred Ghana Cedis (100–500 GHS). Two main themes and 7 subthemes emerged from the study analysis. The barriers identified include financial constraints, difficulty adjusting to lifestyle changes, personal factors (laziness, forgetfulness, stress), lack of motivation, and busy work schedules and limited time. Recommendations were also made to overcome the barriers which include follow ups by health care professionals, and advice to hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients. In conclusion, the study found that adherence to non-pharmacologic management of hypertension is greatly influenced by one’s finances, some personal factors and external influences. Hence, it is necessary address these factors and also to ensure effective follow-ups and reminders in order to improve adherence to the non-pharmacologic management of hypertension. Further studies can also be conducted to address other obstacles to non-pharmacologic hypertension management.

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