PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

1. Risk for Dengue

Cues:
Open drainage
Stagnant water
Presence of vectors
Uncovered garbage & open dumping of garbage
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION
Nature of the
problem
2/3 x 1 1 The problem is a
health threat.
Modifiability of
the problem
2/2 x 2 2 The resources
needed are all
available.
Preventive
potential
3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
preventive
potential.It is
manageable and
prevented through
cleaning.
Salience 0/2 x 1 0 They do not
perceive this as a
problem
Total 4

2. Hypertension
Cues:
Mostly fried foods
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION
Nature of the
problem
3/3 x 1 1 The problem is an
actual health
deficit.
Modifiability of
the problem
2/2 x 2 2 The community
resources are
available. The
health center gives
free check-up, BP
monitoring and
the nurse is also
available. The
family is also
advice to modify
their lifestyle.
Preventive
potential
3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
preventive
potential.Disease
can be prevented
or minimized if
early prevention is
applied.
Salience 2/2 x 1 2 They are aware of
the problem.
Total 4

3. Poor Environmental Sanitation
Cues:
Presence of animal litter/waste
Domestic animals(cats and dogs) not kept in cage and unvaccinated
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION
Nature of the
problem
2/3 x 1 2/3 The problem is a
health threat
Modifiability of
the problem
2/2 x 2 2 The resources are
available and it
can be easily
modified through
proper waste
disposal.
Preventive
potential
3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
preventive
potential. This can
be prevented and
further threat to
disease will be
minimized.
Salience 0/2 x 1 0 They do not
perceive this as a
problem.
Total 3 2/3

4. Lack of Peace and Order
Cues:
Fraternities
Drug addict
Thief
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION
Nature of the
problem
2/3 x 1 2/3 The problem is a
health threat.
Modifiability of
the problem
2/2 x 2 2 The resources are
available. The
manpower and the
materials needed
are also available.
Preventive
potential
3/3 x 1 1 It has a high
preventive
potential. It can be
manage through
strict
implementation of
rules.
Salience 2/2 x 1 1 The community
wants peace and
order in their
community.
Total 3 2/3

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