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Problem Prioritization

I. Accident hazards specifically fall hazards, as a health threat

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.

2. Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is partially

condition. modifiable. The family does not
have the financial means to
renovate their house to have a
stronger foundation, stronger
walls, and new galvanized iron
for their roof.

3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem could be

potential. moderately prevented. This
could be accomplished if the
family remains vigilant and
prepared when a big storm
strikes since their house might
fall when a strong typhoon
comes.
4. Salience 2/2 x 1 1 The problem needs immediate
attention.
TOTAL SCORE: 3.32

II. Poor home condition specifically inadequate living space, as a health threat

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.

2. Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is partially

condition. modifiable. The only answer to
the problem is to allocate funds
for house extension and to
remove unneeded items in
order to create more living
space.

3. Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 Due to a shortage of resources,

potential. it is impossible to accomplish
100% problem modifiability,
which means that the risk of
future problems may not be
completely eliminated.
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4. Salience 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family see these as a

problem but it doesn’t need
immediate attention.
TOTAL SCORE: 2.49

III. Poor environmental sanitation due to unsanitary waste disposal, as a health threat

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 0/2 x 2 0 The problem is not modifiable.
the condition. The family is not aware of the
importance of proper waste
disposal.
3. Preventive 1/3 x 1 0.33 The possibility of having poor
potential. environment due to unsanitary
waste disposal is less
preventive.
4. Salience 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not recognize
the existence of the problem.
TOTAL SCORE: 0.99

IV. Malnutrition as health deficit

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is health deficit.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is partially
the condition. modifiable because the student
nurse informs the family to
have guidelines to proper
nutrition and encourage them
to buy nutritious foods that
they can afford.
3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 It is highly preventive, the fact
potential. that the family practiced how
to keep their living healthy by
less intake of canned good
products, instant noodles, and
junk foods.
4. Salience 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family is oriented on the
problem of eating unhealthy
food and still they considered it
as a problem not needing an
immediate attention.
TOTAL SCORE: 3.5
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V. Poor home condition due to presence of stagnant and uncovered drainage system

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 2/2 x 2 2 The problem is easily
the condition. modifiable by teaching the
family the importance of
having clean and good
drainage.
3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem could be
potential. moderately prevented. This
could be accomplished if the
family will apply the teachings
about importance of having
clean drainage.
4. Salience 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not recognize
the existence of the problem.
TOTAL SCORE: 3.32

VI. Poor environmental sanitation due to presence of resting sites for flies

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.66 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 2/2 x 2 2 The problem is easily
the condition. modifiable since it only needs
an effort and cooperation of
each family member in
cleaning their house,
particularly in the kitchen
where flies are quite evident.
3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Infections and illnesses can be
potential. avoided by practicing
adequate environmental
sanitation.
4. Salience 0/2 x1 0 The family does not recognize
the existence of the problem.
TOTAL SCORE: 3.66

VII. Family income beyond daily needs of the family, as a health threat

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is partially
the condition. modifiable. The family could
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earn extra income if they

engaged to having a small
business such as selling street
foods or reselling products
online.
3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.67 The problem may be prevented
potential. by earning extra money.
4. Salience 0/2 x 1 0 The problem is not perceived
as a problem at all by the
family.
TOTAL SCORE: 2.34

VIII. Accident hazards specifically fire hazards, as a health threat

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 0.67 The problem is a health threat.

problem or the
condition
presented.
2. Modifiability of 2/2 x 2 2 The problem is easily
the condition. modifiable since the house is
made up of light materials
which is prone to fire. The
family also uses wood and
charcoal in cooking.
3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 0.67 The problem could be
potential. moderately prevented. This
could be done if the family will
be very alert that their house
could catch fire anytime and
by following fire safety tips.
4. Salience 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family see these as a
problem but it doesn’t need
immediate attention.
TOTAL SCORE: 3.84

List of Health Problems ranked according to priorities

HEALTH PROBLEMS SCORE

1. Accident hazards specifically fire hazards, as a 3.84
health threat

2. Poor environmental sanitation due to presence 3.66

of resting sites for flies

3. Malnutrition as health deficit 3.5

4. Accident hazards specifically fall hazards, as a 3.32
health threat

5. Poor home condition due to presence of 3.32

stagnant and uncovered drainage system

6. Poor home condition specifically inadequate 2.49

living space, as a health threat
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7. Family income beyond daily needs of the 2.34

family, as a health threat

8. Poor environmental sanitation due to 0.99

unsanitary waste disposal, as a health threat
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