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THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE

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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Poor personal hygiene can contribute to risks of acquiring
diseases that are bacterial / viral in origin.

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
apply simple measures to solve the problem.

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 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 The mother is aware but does not show concern to the problem.
Perceived as a problem not
needing immediate attention

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2. INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE TO MEET THE FAMILY SIZE

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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Health Threat
MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM
Partially Modifiable
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
Moderate
SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM
Perceived as a problem not
needing immediate attention
3. INADEQUATE NUMBER OF PRENATAL CHECKUP IN THE PRESENT AND PREVIOUS PREGNANCIES
CRITERIA
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.
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.
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.
1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 The family experiences some difficulty regarding this problem
but explains that this is not their priority.
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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 can be easily
prevented or detected if the mother will have a routine checkup.

SALIENCE OF THE The mother does not perceive the it as a problem.

PROBLEM 0 0/2X1=0
Not perceived as problem
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4. THE FATHER IS A CHAIN-SMOKER

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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Health Threat
MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM
Easily Modifiable
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
High
SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM
Perceived as a problem needing
immediate attention
5. INADEQUATE TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION
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2 2 / 2 X 1 = 0.67 Since the father smokes 3 –n 4 packs of cigarettes per day and
performs this activity mostly in their house, his children and his
pregnant wife are at-risk of developing pulmonary and
respiratory diseases and may affect the pregnant woman.
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.
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.
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.
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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization will expose the
mother to risks of delivery.

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 The mother does not express the need to acquire the health
PROBLEM 0 0/2X1=0 resources available and does not perceive the situation as a
Not perceived as problem problem.

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6. PRESENCE OF HEALTH HAZARDS

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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Open drainage systems and presence of incorrectly kept
construction materials will promote diseases and unwanted
injury to family members.

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 0 0/2X1=0 The family does not foresee the situation as a health hazard,
Not perceived as a problem thus they don’t consider it as a problem.
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 7. PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF VECTORS AND RODENTS IN THE HOUSE
CRITERIA
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Health Threat
MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM
Partially Modifiable
PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
High
SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM
Problem perceived as a problem
not needing immediate attention
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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.
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.
3 3/3X1=1 Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper
management of the problem will be given
1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 Like health hazards, this problem is nor perceived by the family
as a threat to their family.
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 1. THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE

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NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

MODIFIABILITY OF THE
PROBLEM

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL

SALIENCE OF THE
PROBLEM
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1. The father is a chain-smoker

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2. The children in the family has poor personal hygiene
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3. Inadequate number of prenatal checkup
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Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization
Presence of health hazard
4. Presence of breeding sites of vectors and rodents in the house
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5. Inadequate living space to meet family size
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