1.

HYPERTENSION

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Deficit 3 3/3X1=1 Hypertension is a Health deficit in which will cause
complications that requires immediate attention and adequate
management of one’s blood pressure.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM
Easily Modifiable 2 2/2X2=2 The resources needed to modify the problem are present in
the family and with the help of the nurse; the family can
correctly apply simple measures to solve the problem.

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
High 3 3/3X1=1 Increase blood pressure can be prevented through proper
health teaching and proper health management of
hypertension.

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM 0 0/2X1=0
Not perceived as a problem The client involved doesn’t consider this as a problem
because for him, he is already taking medication for
hypertension
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 2. INADEQUATE FOOD INTAKE BOTH IN QUALITY AND QUANTITY

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Inadequate food Intake both in quality and quantity as a
Health Threat.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE Problem is partially modifiable because family can use the
PROBLEM resources from the community and from the family itself
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 (income).

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL If the quality and quantity of food is increased, there will be
Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 lesser risk of malnutrition that can lead to other problems.

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 Family views this as a problem that does not need immediate
Perceived as a problem not action, due to small plantation at backyard.
needing immediate attention

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 3. INADEQUATE REST AND SLEEP

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 It is a health threat because it can affect the individual’s
health and may lower her immune system.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM Modifying the individual’s habit is quite hard. The individual
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 is using products such as liniments to promote sleep at night.

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL It is moderately preventable by encouraging the individual to

Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 have enough rest and sleep.

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM 0 0/2X1=0 The client involved doesn’t consider this as a problem
Not perceived as a problem because for her, she is already used to her sleeping patterns.

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 4. FAMILY RESOURCES (INCOME)

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 It is health threat problems having a low income and having a
lot of expenses to spend. It can affect the ability of the family
to meet the needs of individual members of the family.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE The problem is partially modifiable since the family had
PROBLEM limited resources by alternatives. Suggesting the family to
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 utilize the resources that is available and suggesting to
establish a small livelihood or ways that could increase their
monetary aspect.

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 If the suggested alternatives is applied somehow it can help
and reduce the occurrence of health problems such as
malnutrition.

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5
Perceived as a problem not Family views this as a problem that does not need immediate
needing immediate attention action, due to having enough income to sustain their daily
living, but having the trouble when sudden problems occur.
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 5. SMOKING

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Smoking is a health threat in which may cause a major risk in
one’s health, mainly respiratory system.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM Current knowledge and resources are available and
Easily Modifiable 2 2/2X2=1 interventions can be done help in the elimination of smoking

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Smoking can be stopped, reduced or minimized if the
individual is cooperative with the interventions done.

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 The family recognizes it as a problem. It does not seem the
Perceived as a problem not problem as needing immediate action, due to their perception
needing immediate attention about the problem.

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 6. UNSANITARY WASTE DISPOSAL

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 The problem is a health threat. Improper disposing of wastes
and garbage (burning) can lead to the increased occurrence of
communicable diseases.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE The problem can be partially modified through the utilization
PROBLEM and proper use of resources available in their place, but their
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 practice of burning wastes (leaves) is hard to change, because
they used it as an insect repellant.

The occurrence of communicable diseases such as

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL gastroenteritis or diarrhea and parasitism can somehow be
Moderate 3 3/3X1=1 prevented by putting proper waste disposal into practice

SALIENCE OF THE Family views this as a problem that does not need immediate
PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 action, due to having practiced proper segregation of wastes
Perceived as a problem not at their backyard.
needing immediate attention

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 7. POOR HOME SANITATION – UNSANITARY COMFORT ROOM

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Poor Home Sanitation – unsanitary comfort room as a Health
Threat.

The problem is partially modifiable due to lack of resources

MODIFIABILITY OF THE of the family, mainly income.
PROBLEM
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1

The family’s resources are inadequate to provide a proper

construction of comfort room to its members due to
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL prioritized needs.
Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

SALIENCE OF THE Family views this as a problem that does not need immediate
PROBLEM 0 0 / 2 X 1 =0 action, due to the family being used to the situation and does
Not perceived as a problem not perceived it as a problem.

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8. INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE TO MEET THE FAMILY SIZE

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 This is considered as a health threat because inadequate living
space and ventilation predispose the family to health
problems and may affect the activities of its members.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM The lack of resources makes it difficult to achieve total
Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 problem modifiability and thus, it may not totally decrease the
possibility of problems that may occur in the future.

The family’s resources are inadequate to provide a proper

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL living space to its members due to prioritized needs.
Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

SALIENCE OF THE The family experiences some difficulty regarding this

PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 problem but explains that this is not their priority.
Perceived as a problem not
needing immediate attention

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9. PRESENCE OF FALL HAZARDS

 CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE
PROBLEM 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Presence of cracks on the floor, slippery floor can promote
Health Threat unwanted injury to family members.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE Family resources are limited while manpower and time are
PROBLEM 1 1/2X2=1 present.
Partially Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL 3 3/3X1=1 Diseases and injuries can be highly prevented if interventions
High are applied to enhance the family’s environment status.

SALIENCE OF THE 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 The family foresee the situation as a health hazard, but sees it
PROBLEM as part of their daily life, they are used to their situation, and
Perceived as a problem not 3.17 thus they consider it as a problem not needing immediate
needing immediate attention attention.
 10. PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF MOSQUITOS AND FLIES IN THE HOUSE

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

NATURE OF THE
PROBLEM 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Flies and mosquitoes may transmit microorganisms and
Health Threat which cause disease in human. Thus, the presence of breeding
sites in the house will encourage growth of these bacteria-
carrying microorganism and will become a threat to every
member.

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM 2 2/2X2=2 The family have the time and resources in managing this
Easily Modifiable problem, the nurse can educate the family about preventive
measures to lessen the possibility of acquiring diseases.

Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL 3 3/3X1=1 management of the problem will be given
High

SALIENCE OF THE The family perceived the problem requiring immediate

PROBLEM 2 2/2X1=1 attention due to high cases of dengue
Perceived as a problem needing
immediate attention 4.67
SCALE FOR PRIORITIZING HEALTH PROBLEMS

1. Presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house 4.67

2. Hypertension 4.00
3. Presence of fall hazard 3.17
4. Unsanitary waste disposal 3.17
5. Low family resources (income) 2.84
6. Smoking 2.84
7. Inadequate food intake both in quality and quantity 2.84
8. Inadequate living space to meet family size 2.84
9. Poor home sanitation – unsanitary comfort room 2.34
10. Inadequate rest and sleep 2.34