PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

Poor home/ Environmental condition/sanitary specifically inadequate living place Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 3/3 x 1 Actual Score 1 Justification It is a health deficit that requires immediate attention and adequate management to eliminate untoward consequences. It is not modifiable because of family economic status. The family cannot recognize existence of the problem. It is not problem. Total Score 1 1/2 a felt

2. Modifiability of the Problem 3. Preventive Potential

0/2

1/3 x 1

1/2

0/2 x 1 4. Salience of the Problem

Poor home/ Environmental condition/sanitary specifically polluted water supply Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Modifiability of the Problem Computation 2/3 X 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification It is a health threat that demands immediate action. The resources and interventions needed to solve the problem are available to the family. Susceptibility to diseases and infections could be prevented if the family has sufficient knowledge water sanitation.

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem

2/2 x 1

The family recognizes the cause of the childs illness is polluted water supply Total Score 4 2/3

Presence of health threat related to threat of cross infection from a communicable disease case Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification This is a health threat because of the possibility of cross infection. The problem can be partially modifiable due to present living environment. Transferability of communicable diseases to other family members can be reduced or eliminated if the problem is managed adequately as soon as possible. The family recognize it as a problem however they do not know how to manage it. Total Score 3 2/3 Presence of risk factors of specific disease (e.g. dengue) Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Modifiability of the Computation 2/3 x 1 1/2 x 2 Actual Score 2/3 1 It is partially Justification It is a health threat.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

1/2 x 1

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem

2/2 x 1

Problem

1/3 x 1 3. Preventive Potential 2/2 X 1 4. Salience of the Problem

1/2

modifiable because the family does not have adequate resources to solve the problem. The occurrence of vectors carrying disease can be prevented if with proper management. The family recognizes the presence of vectors but admits that it cannot be prevented.

Total Score

2 7/6

Accidental Hazards specifically sharp objects and fall hazards Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Modifiability of the Problem 3. Preventive Potential 2/2 x 1 4. Salience of the Problem 1 Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification It is a health threat that needs immediate action but lacks resources. The family does not have adequate resources. It is moderately preventable because of the living space and inadequate resources. This condition needs immediate because of risk of accidents endangering life. Total Score 2 4/3

1/2 x 2

2/3 x 1

2/3