Case 3 - PRIORITIZATION (group work)

Lots of stray dogs in the barangay that are not vaccinated

Criteria Score Computatio Actual score Justification

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Nature of the problem 2 2/3x1 0.66 Stray dogs and rabies
are considered as health
threat in Brgy. X due to
the fact these dogs can
cause accidents in roads
and they can transfer
rabies which is a deadly
disease if an individual
was been bitten by them.
Magnitude of the problem 3 3/4x3 2.25 This problem can affect
50-74% of the
population since some
people stated that they
are afraid too afraid to
go out at night due to the
lack of street lights and
that results to less
people were going to
encounter stray dogs
especially at night.
Modifiability of the 3 3/3x4 4 This problem is highly
problem modifiable. There is a
high chance of reducing
and controlling or
eradicating this problem
if the people would
utilize and promote
certain programs.
Preventive Potential 3 3/3x1 1 Rabies, vehicular
accidents and other
repercussions caused by
stray dogs can be
prevented if the people
within the community
are participative and
cooperative towards
solving the problem.
Social Concern 1 1/2x1 0.5 The community
recognized this as a
problem but not need
immediate action since
they are more focusing
on the healthcare fund
for the immunization for
the children.
Actual Score 8.41