Presence of Risk Factor for Schistosomiasis

Actual
Criteria Computation Justification
Score
The problem is a health
Nature of the
2/3 x 1 0.67 threat that requires an
Problem
immediate action.
The possibility of reducing
risk factors for
Modifiability of
2/2 x 2 2 schistosomiasis is
the Problem
achievable. Interventions
are feasible.
The spread of
Preventive schistosomiasis can be
3/3 x 1 1
Potential prevented by
precautionary measures.
Salience Scale 1/2 x 1 The family recognizes the
problem. However, they
0.5 do not view the problem
the need for immediate
action.
Total 4.17
Accident Hazards

Actual
Criteria Computation Justification
Score
The problem is a health
that requires an immediate
Nature of the action from the family in
2/3 x 1 0.67
Problem order to avoid possible
hazards relating to their
living condition.
The family does not have
enough resources to
Modifiability of
1/2 x 2 1 improve their living
the Problem
condition due to their lack
of financial stability.
Preventive The living condition of the
2/3 x 1 0.67
Potential family can be highly
 improved enough to
prevent accidents if only
the family have the
motivation to change their
state and enough resources
to improve their condition.
The family does not
Salience of the recognize it as a problem
½x1 0.5
Problem that needs an immediate
attention.
Total 2.84
Inadequate Food Intake both in Quality and Quantity

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health threat
Problem and requires intervention.

Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The family does not have

the Problem adequate resources to solve
the problem.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 Susceptibility to other diseases
Potential can be minimized if adequate
intake of food is achieved for
normal growth and
development.
Salience of the 0/2 x 1 0 The family recognizes it as a
Problem condition or problem not
needing immediate attention.
Total: 2
Lack of Food Storage Facilities

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 This problem is a health
Problem threat and requires
intervention.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 Knowledge may somehow be
the Problem available to the family, but
resources are limited.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 The complications of eating
Potential contaminated food can be
prevented if they practice
storing the food properly.
Salience of the 0 0 The family does not recognize
Problem the existence of the problem.
Total: 2.67
Polluted Water Supply

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 Their condition is considered
Problem as health threat because their
source of water is from an
open dug well in their
backyard.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 Situation is partially
the Problem modifiable since the well is
their only water source.
Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.67 The susceptibility to other
Potential diseases and infection can be
prevented If their family will
know the risk of having a
polluted source of water.
Salience of the 2/2 x 1 1 The family needs an
Problem immediate intervention. So
that their situation will not be
worsen.
Total: 2.67
D. Presence of breeding or resting sites of vectors of diseases

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health
Problem threat and requires immediate
attention and action to avoid
future health diseases.
Modifiability of 2/2 x 2 2 The interventions needed to
the Problem solve the problem are not
available to the family.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 Possibility to acquire disease
Potential can be prevented if they will
properly dispose their garbage
and not let the water
containers left uncovered.
Salience of the 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not perceive
Problem it as a problem since they do
not immediately act to solve
the problem.
Total: 3
E. Excessive intake of certain nutrients.
Criteria Computation Actual Justification
Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health
Problem threat and requires immediate
attention and action to avoid
future health diseases.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 0.5 Resources are available but
the Problem needs to develop skills to
achieve good nutrition of
proper food selection and
nutrition.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 Susceptibility to diseases can
Potential be prevented if proper food
intake can be achieve.
Salience of the 0/2 x 1 0 .
Problem
Total: 1.49
Improper Drainage System

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 It is a health threat and needs
Problem immediate attention.

Modifiability of 2/2 x 2 2 Resources are available and

the Problem interventions are feasible.
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Occurrence of communicable
Potential diseases and parasitism can be
reduced or minimized.
Salience of the 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not recognize
Problem the existence of the problem.
Total: 3.66
F. Unsanitary Food Handling and Preparation

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 This problem is a health
Problem threat and requires
intervention.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The family may be
the Problem knowledgeable, but they do
not have the resources to
improve their current
practices.
Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.66 The complications of eating
Potential contaminated food can be
prevented if they provide a
clean area where they can
prepare food.
Salience of the 0 0 The family does not recognize
Problem the existence of the problem.
Total: 2.32
Alcohol Drinking

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 It is a health threat and needs
Problem immediate attention.

Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is partially

the Problem modifiable because according
to Mr. light, he can work
effectively without alcohol in
his system.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 The possibility of
Potential complications can be
preventive if Mr. light is
ready and has the willingness
to change his lifestyle.
Salience of the 0/2 x 1 0 The family recognizes the
Problem problem but does not see the
problem as needing
immediate action.
Total: 1.99
 B. CIGARETTE/TOBACCO SMOKING
Alcohol Drinking

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 The problem is a health threat
Problem and requires health teaching,
needs immediate attention
and management to reduce
the practice.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 Do not have adequate
the Problem resources to solve the
problem.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 The possibility of
Potential complications if the practice
will not be prevented, it can
 also affect the other members
of the family.
Salience of the 1/2 x 1 0.5 Sees the habit as not a
Problem problem, and a condition that
does not need for a change.
Total: 2.5
Eating Raw Meat / Fish

Actual
Criteria Computation Justification
Score
The problem is a health
Nature of the
2/3 x 1 0.67 threat. Eating raw harbors
Problem
microorganism.
The problem is easily
Modifiability of
2/2 x 2 2 modifiable. Interventions
the Problem
are feasible.
By cooking, it reduces the
Preventive
3/3 x 1 1 possibility of attaining
Potential
diseases.
Salience Scale No data No data No data available
available available
Total 3.67
H. Health history which may participate / induce
the occurrence of a health deficit.

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 It is a health threat that
Problem requires immediate attention
and adequate management to
reduce the likelihood of
having the disease.
Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The family does not have
the Problem adequate resources in
preventing the disease.
Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 Hypertension and diabetes
Potential mellitus can be prevented if
they seek help from a health
 care provider and manage the
problem as soon as possible.
Salience of the 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family does not view the
Problem condition or problem the need
of immediate attention.
Total: 2.5

Other factors:
Inadequate living space: 2.67
Improper refuse disposal: 3.67
Unsanitary waste disposal: 3.67
Family size beyond what family resources can adequately provide: 4.67
The Prioritized Health Problems
The list of health condition or problems ranked according to priorities is
presented:

1. Family size beyond what family resources can adequately provide

(4.67)
2. Presence of Risk Factors (4.17)
3. Unsanitary waste disposal (3.67)
Improper refuse disposal (3.67)
Improper drainage (3.67)
Eating raw meat/fish (3.67)
4. Presence of breeding or resting sites (3)
5. Accident hazards (2.84)
6. Inadequate living space (2.67)
Lack of food storage facilities (2.67)
7. Health history which may participate or induce the occurrence of
health deficits (2.5)
 Cigarette/tobacco smoking (2.5)
8. Unsanitary Food Handling and Preparation (2.32)
9. Inadequate food intake both quality and quantity (2)
10. Alcohol drinking (1.99)