1.

) HYPERTENSION

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
Hypertension is a Health deficit in which will cause 3/3 x 1 = 1
Nature complications that requires immediate attention and adequate
management to control ones blood pressure. With regards to
its nature, it was under the health status.
In their family two of them have hypertension, 18% of the 1/4 x 3 = 0.75
members of the family were affected by this health deficit.
Magnitude of According to Maglayas scoring system of prioritization if
the Problem theres less than 25% that were affected you will score it 1 and
will be divided to 4 and multiply to the weight which is 3.
Current knowledge, interventions and resources are available 3/3 x 4 4
Modifiability of to solve the problem of high blood pressure or hypertension.
the Problem It is highly modifiable.

Increase blood pressure can be prevented through proper health 3/3 x 1 1

Preventive teaching and proper health management of hypertension.
Potential
The family were not aware that hypertension is a serious 2/2 x 1 1
Social Concern problem. It was an urgent concern since we need to inform
them that it may lead to possible complications to prevent it
from happening. Referral to the nearest health clinic was
needed to address the problem.
TOTAL 7.75

2.) PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF VECTORS AND RODENTS IN THE HOUSE

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
Vectors such as flies and mosquitoes may transmit 1/3 x 1 = 0.33
Nature of the microorganisms and which cause disease in human. Thus, the
Problem presence of breeding sites in the house will encourage growth
of these vector-carrying microorganism and will become a
threat to every member. This problem was classified under
health related.
The problem could affect 75%-100% of the family since they 4/4 x 3 = 3
Magnitude of were living together in a same house with the presence of
the Problem breeding sites such as mosquitoes and flies.

The problem is moderately modifiable since problem needs a 2/3 x 4 2.67

Modifiability of financial resource in which the family is lacking but the nurse
the Problem can educate the family about preventive measures to lessen
the possibility of acquiring diseases like destroying the
breeding sites.

Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper 3/3 x 1 1

Preventive management of the problem will be given.
Potential
The problem perceived as a problem not needing immediate 1/2 x 1 0.5
Social Concern attention.
TOTAL 7.5
3.) FAMILY SIZE BEYOND FAMILY RESOURCES

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
They have a large number of family members. This problem 1/3 x 1 = 0.33
Nature of the was classified under health related. The parents cant give
Problem adequate physiologic needs of their children because they cant
support them due to inadequate family resources. Sometimes
they were not eating on time.

The problem could affect 75%-100% of the family since they 4/4 x 3 = 3
Magnitude of need to budget their small income to provide the need of the
the Problem whole family. Due to inadequate resources to provide their
physiologic need, their health status was not the focus.

The problem is moderately modifiable since problem needs a 2/3 x 4 2.67

Modifiability of financial resource in which the family is lacking but the nurse
the Problem can educate the family alternative ways to keep themselves
healthy like eating vegetables coming from their farm on time.
They can also be educated about family planning to control the
number of their family.
The problem has low preventive potential since they already 1/3 x 1 0.33
Preventive have a large family number and they dont have enough
Potential income. Its very hard to find work or other source of income
in their case because they only graduated elementary level.
The problem perceived as a problem not needing immediate 1/2 x 1 0.5
Social Concern attention since it takes time to find solution to find another
source of income all they can do is to control the number of
family members by family planning.
TOTAL 6.83

4.) POOR VENTILATION AND LIGHTING

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE

The family is prone to accidents and injury because of poor 1/3 x 1 = 0.33
Nature of the lighting while having a poor ventilation can cause pulmonary
Problem illnesses. This problem was classified under health related.

The problem could affect 100% of the family because if theres 4/4 x 3 = 3
Magnitude of the no light all family members were risk for fall and injury.
Problem
It is not easily modifiable because the house still has 1/3 x 4= 1.33
Modifiability of unpleasant smell because of its location and they conserve
the Problem their electricity so they will choose to close the light that open
it.

It can be prevented by putting additional lights, or just open it if 3/3 x 1 1

Preventive someone will use the area to still conserve energy and
Potential minimizing the cause of having an unpleasant odor by hygienic
practice around the house.
Recognized as a problem but not needing urgent attention 1/2 x 1 0.5
Social Concern because they have electricity connection that can opt them to
have electric bulb
TOTAL 6.16
5.) IMPROPER HYGIENE

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE

The problem is a health threat in which the family can possibly 1/3 x 1 0.33
Nature of the acquire disease which could be transmitted by unwashed hands
Problem and contact with dirt,which could alter and hinder their
performance of the activities of daily living.
Magnitude of the The problem could affect <75-100 % of the family because they 4/4 x 3 3
Problem eat without washing their hands.

Modifiability of It is highly modifiable in which the student nurse can teach and 3/3 x 4 4
the Problem instruct the family to perform hygienic practices such as
handwashing before consumption of meals
It is highly preventable by the implementation of preventive 3/3 x 1 1
Preventive measures which are easy to perform, thereby minimizing the
Potential occurrence of the disease and spread of infection
The family is aware of the problem existing in their home. 2/2 x 1 1
Social Concern However they do not carry out the practices and knowledge
about hygiene measures and they are not aware of what
danger it brings them due to having poor hygienic practices so
its an urgent concern.
TOTAL 9.33

RANKING OF THE PROBLEMS SCORE

#1 IMPROPER HYGIENE LAZO,NICKHA 9.33

#2 HYPERTENSION- TURAS, VICENTE 7.75

#3 PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF VECTORS AND RODENTS IN THE HOUSE-SOLIS, 7.5

GENETTE
#4 FAMILY SIZE BEYOND FAMILY RESOURCES 6.83

#5 POOR VENTILATION AND LIGHTING 6.16

 FORSEEABLE CRISIS
1.) LOSS OF JOB

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
This is reflected in families reducing their food expenditures, 1/3 x 1 = 0.33
Nature of the moving, and relying on public assistance. Job loss also
Problem negatively affects adults physical and mental health. Loss of
job is under health related problem.
4/4 x 3 = 3
Magnitude of The problem could affect 100% of the family because their
the Problem resources will be affected, their income will decrease. In this
case they need to prepare themselves and find other source of
income to provide their needs.

It is not easily modifiable because in this time its very hard 1/3 x 4= 1.33
Modifiability of to find a job especially if they only graduate elementary or
the Problem high school.
This can easily prevent loss of job from happening if they will 3/3 x 1 1
Preventive work hard so it is highly modifiable.
Potential
Recognized as a problem and needs urgent attention. They 2/2 x 1 1
Social Concern need to find another source of income to sustain needs of each
family member.
TOTAL 6.66

2.) INEFFECTIVE PARENTHOOD

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
Ineffective parenting has been linked to behavioral problems 1/3 x 1 0.33
Nature of the such as delinquency, criminality and academic problems for
Problem children. This affect the psychological health of children so it
is health related.
The problem could affect 25-49% of the family members were 2/4 x 3 1.5
Magnitude of affected. Their family was composed mostly of children that
the Problem dont have enough guidance because their parents were
working most of the time.

It is not easily modifiable because the parents need to work 1/3 x 4 1.33
Modifiability of hard in order for them to sustain the needs of their children.
the Problem So its very hard to make time for the children.
Preventive Its also hard to prevent because the parents need to work 1/3 x 1 0.33
Potential hard in order for them to sustain the needs of their children.
Recognized as a problem and needs urgent attention. They 2/2 x 1 0.5
Social Concern need to find another source of income to sustain needs of each
family member.
TOTAL 4.49
 3.) ENTRANCE OF SCHOOL

CRITERIA JUSTIFICATION (INTERPRETATION) COMPUTATION ACTUAL

SCORE
The entrance of school also decreases the inadequate resources 1/3 x 1 0.33
Nature of the that they have that will also affect their income to sustain their
Problem physiological need. In this case, their health will also be
affected. So its health related problem.

The problem could affect 100% of the family because their 4/4 x 3 3
Magnitude of resources will be affected, their income will decrease. In this
the Problem case they need to prepare themselves and find other source of
income to provide their needs.

It is easily modifiable because theres many government 3/3 x 4 4

Modifiability of services that they can avail in order for their children to study.
the Problem Government can provide their academic needs.
Preventive The crisis in this case can be highly prevented because theres 3/3 x 1 1
Potential many government services that they can avail in order for their
children to study. Government can provide their academic
needs.
Recognized as a problem but not needing urgent attention 1/2 x 1 1
Social Concern since they can do a solution to address this problem.
TOTAL 9.33

RANKING OF THE PROBLEMS SCORE

#1 ENTRANCE OF SCHOOL- LAZO, NICKHA

4.) LOSS 9.33
5.)
#2 LOSS OF JOB- TURAS, VICENTE
6.) LOSS 6.66
7.)
#3 INEFFECTIVE PARENTHOOD- SOLIS, GENETTE 4.49
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OF THE PROBLEM