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1. THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL PE RSONAL HYGIENE
CRITERIA
SCORE
COMPUTATION COMPUTATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Partially 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 c orrectly apply simple measures to solve the problem. prob lem.
PRVENTIVE PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
Possible diseases that will arise from the problem can be easily prevented if proper personal hygiene will be imposed.
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention
1
1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5
4.17
JUSTIFICATION JUSTIFICATION
Poor personal hygiene can contribute to risks of acquiring diseases that are bacterial / viral in origin.
The mother is aware but does not show concern to the problem.
2.
INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE TO MEET THE FAMILY SIZE
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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 Partially Modifiable
1
1/2X2=1
The family·s resources are inadequate to provide a proper living space to its members due to prioritized needs. But the resources of the nurse such as health teachings and advises can promote change in the problem.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL Moderate
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
The lack of resources makes it difficult to achieve total problem modifiability and thus, may not totally decrease the possibility of problems that may occur in the future.
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention
1
1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5
The family experiences some difficulty regarding this problem but explains that this is not their priority.
2.84
3.
INADEQUATE NUMBER OF PRENATAL CHECKUP IN THE PRESENT AND PREVIOUS PREGNANCIES
CRITERIA
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COMPUTATION
JUSTIFICATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
Pre natal checkup is an important activity during pregnancy and must not be over-looked. Inadequacy of prenatal chakup can lead to undiagnosed pregnancy-related problems. Prenatal checkup also helps the mother to monitor the status of her pregnancy.
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily modifiable
2
2/2X2 =2
Resources of the nurse and the community are available. The nurse can educate the mother about the available health care agencies within the community. The community has its own baranggay health center.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
Pregnancy complication and other problems c an be easily prevented or detected if the mother will have a routine checkup.
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as problem
0
0/2X1=0
The mother does not perceive the it as a problem.
3.67
4.
THE FATHER IS A CHAIN-SMOKER
CRITERIA
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COMPUTATION
JUSTIFICATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 2 X 1 = 0.67
Since the father smokes 3 ²n 4 packs of cigarettes per day and performs this activity mostly in their house, his c hildren and his pregnant wife are at-risk of developing pulmonary and respiratory diseases and may affect the pregnant woman.
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable
2
2/2X2 =2
The role of the nurse as a health advocate may increase the modifiability of the problem. And also, the availability of the community resources may help to change the father·s wrong lifestyle.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
The total eradication of the problem will decrease the possibility of the father and the family to acquire respiratory diseases and the pregnant mother in developing complications and difficulties during pregnancy and delivery.
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem needing immediate attention
2
2/2X1=1
The mother expressed her fear and desire to change her husband·s practice of smoking. Thus she considers it as a problem needing immediate attention.
4.67
5.
INADEQUATE TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION
CRITERIA
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COMPUTATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable
2
2/2X2 =2
Community resources are available. Encouragement and proper education of the benefits of having complete TT immunization can be provided to the mother.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
The possibility of complications during labor and delivery can be prevented if tetanus Toxoid immunization will be completed.
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as problem
0
0/2X1=0
The mother does not express the need to acquire the health resources available and does not perceive the situation as a problem.
3.67
JUSTIFICATION
Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization will expose the mother to risks of delivery.
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PRESENCE OF HEALTH HAZARDS
CRITERIA
SCORE
COMPUTATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable
2
2/2X2 =2
Family resources such as manpower and time are present.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
Diseases and injuries can be highly prevented if interventions are applied to enhance the family·s environment status
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as a problem
0
0/2X1=0
The family does not foresee the situation as a health hazard, thus they don·t consider it as a problem.
3.67
JUSTIFICATION
Open drainage systems and presence of incorrectly kept construction materials will promote diseases and unwanted injury to family members.
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PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF VECTORS AND RODENTS IN THE HOUSE
CRITERIA
SCORE
COMPUTATION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat
2
2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67
Vectors such as flies, mosquitoes and rats may transmit microorganisms and which cause disease in human. Thus, the presence of breeding sites in the house will encourage growth of these vector-carrying microorganism and will become a threat to every member.
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Partially Modifiable
1
1/2X2=1
Because this problem needs a financial resource in which the family is lacking, the nurse can educate the family about preventive measures to lessen the possibility of acquiring diseases.
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High
3
3/3X1=1
Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper management of the problem will be given
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Problem perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention
1
1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 3.17
JUSTIFICATION
Like health hazards, this problem is nor perceived by the family as a threat to their family.
1.
THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE CRITERIA
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM
SCORE
COMPUTATION
JUSTIFICATION
SCALE FOR PRIORITIZING HEALTH PROBLEMS
1. The father is a chain-smoker 2. The children in the family has poor personal hygiene 3. Inadequate number of prenatal checkup Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization Presence of health hazard 4. Presence of breeding sites of vectors and rodents in the house 5. Inadequate living space to meet family size
