FAMILY’S FIRST LEVEL ASSESSMENT

Family number: N/A

Head of the family: Evelyn (Mother)

Address: Sampaloc, Manila

Presence of Wellness Condition

Health Problem Supporting Cues Interpretation Rationale
Readiness for Among all other The family recognizes Health issues may be
Enhanced Capability discussions about the importance of good avoided through health
for Health different topics, health health and is prepared literacy. Health literacy
Maintenance is of the most widely to prioritize it. also helps us to protect
discussed about and manage these
between the family. difficulties as well as
The 2-member family unforeseen situations
also takes their daily that may arise. (CDC,
vitamins as well as the 2021)
medicines prescribed
for their condition
except for the son's
lotion for atopic
dermatitis due to
financial constraints.
Readiness for Alain, exercises on a The family understands Muscle strength and
Enhanced Capability daily basis while his the importance of endurance can both be
for Healthy Lifestyle mother, Evelyn also exercise and is making improved by regular
incorporates light the necessary changes
physical activity.
exercises such as to their schedule to
Exercise helps your
Zumba as much as she accommodate it. cardiovascular system
can despite the busy perform more
schedule. efficiently by supplying
oxygen and nutrients
to your tissues. You'll
have more energy to
tackle daily duties after
your heart and lung
health improves.
(Mayo Clinic, 2021)
Readiness for The mother makes sure The family has made it It is critical for parents
Enhanced Capability to listen despite the a habit to keep an open to be able to speak
for Parenting differing viewpoints of mind. Important with their children
her and her son, Alain. subjects are discussed openly and effectively.
They have healthy in order to reach an Not only the children,
discussions about understanding through but the entire family,
certain topics for healthy benefits from open,
continuous learning. communication. To effective
better understand her communication. When
son and be a better parents and their
parent, the mother children communicate
displays willingness to well, the relationship
hear an opinion that between them
differs from what she improves dramatically.
grew up believing. (Zolten & Long, 2006)

Presence of Health Threats

Health Problem Supporting Cues Interpretation Rationale
Incomplete The mother is unsure Lack of immunization Vaccines can protect
Vaccination of her immunization makes them vulnerable newborns, children,
status due to a lack of to certain diseases and and adults from
resources and a lack of poses additional health infectious diseases that
awareness during her risks. used to kill or injure
childhood. On the them. Vaccines protect
other hand, because everyone from diseases
COVID-19 vaccinations such which can cause
for minors were only significant illness,
recently made disability, and even
available, the son death if they are not
remains unvaccinated. given. (CDC, 2019)
Family history of Grandfather and Hypertension was High blood pressure is
Hypertension mother are both passed on to the also known as
diagnosed with mother from her hypertension. It can
hypertension. father. This introduces cause serious health
additional risk problems and raise the
therefore, extra risk of heart disease,
precautions may be stroke, and even death.
required in order to (Felman, 2021) The
preserve good health. American Heart
Association
recommends eating
enough of fruits,
vegetables, lean
protein, and whole
grains if you have high
blood pressure.
Simultaneously, they
advise avoiding red
meat, salt (sodium),

Excessive Intake of Both the son and the Food variability is
Certain Foods mother have food they limited by preferences
particularly enjoy and and inclinations for
eat more frequently. certain foods.
The son, in particular, Furthermore,
consume 2-3 eggs in consuming junk food
some days. on a regular basis is
Additionally, the son harmful to one's
enjoys unhealthy food health.
such as fries, pizza, ice
cream, and chocolates.
and foods and
beverages with added
sugars. These foods can
cause blood pressure
to rise. (Holland, 2021)
A well-balanced diet
consists of consuming a
range of foods from
each of the five food
categories in the
recommended
proportions on a
regular basis. Eating a
diverse range of foods
from the five major
food groups offers the
body with a variety of
nutrients, supports
overall health, and can
help minimize illness
risk - all while keeping
your diet interesting
with varied flavors and
textures. Regularly
consuming junk food
raises the risk of
obesity and chronic
diseases such as
cardiovascular disease,
type 2 diabetes, non-
alcoholic fatty liver
disease, and several
cancers. (Better Health
Channel, 2019)

Presence of Health Deficits

Health Problem Supporting Cues Interpretation Rationale
Diagnosed Illness of Evelyn, the mother, has Ensuring proper Blood pressure can be
Hypertension been diagnosed with adherence to reduced by at least as
hypertension and is medication intake much as a single
taking Losartan 50 mg must be maintained antihypertensive
for maintenance. The and appropriate medicine with
mother’s usual blood lifestyle changes must adequate lifestyle
pressure is 130/84 to be implemented. adjustment. Even a 2
140/90. She checks her mmHg reduction in
blood pressure diastolic blood
regularly especially pressure can reduce
 after eating foods that hypertension
might increase her prevalence by 17
blood pressure. percent, coronary
heart disease risk by
6%, and stroke risk by
15%. Regardless of
weight, severity of
hypertension, or
medication use, the
BHS and international
guidelines recommend
dietary and behavioral
changes for all patients
with hypertension.
(Nicoli & Henein, 2010)
Diagnosed Illness of Alain, the son, has Effects of untreated Reduce skin
Atopic Dermatitis been diagnosed with condition should be inflammation and
Atopic Dermatitis at 7 assessed and pruritus, restore skin
years old by his evaluated. Appropriate barrier function, and
dermatologist, but due assistance should also improve quality of life
to a lack of financial be provided in order to are the goals of atopic
resources, he is unable achieve the best dermatitis (AD)
to use the prescribed attainable level of treatment (QoL).
lotion for his condition. health. Moisturizing and basic
His condition is said to care, topical therapy,
be manageable even phototherapy, and
without the lotion and systemic therapy are
only gets worse when the different types of
he perspires and during treatments. (Dhadwal,
the summer. Another Albrecht, & Gniadecki,
member of the family, 2018)
the son of his cousin,
was diagnosed with the
same condition at 6
months old.
Allergy to Peanuts The son is allergic to Make sure the family's Low health literacy has
peanuts as well, meals are adjusted been linked to poorer
although he has not accordingly. The family health outcomes, more
eaten any since his must also be well- hospitalizations,
allergic reaction as a informed about the increased use of
child. His first allergic condition's precautions emergency services,
reaction was when he as well as what to do in less medication
was 9 months old and the event of a reaction. adherence, and less
was given a little use of preventative
amount of Chocnut. He care, according to
developed red rashes research. (Fernandez,
due to this. Another Larson, & Fisher, 2016)
was when he was 2
 years old and
accidentally got peanut
butter on his lips in
which he developed
the same rashes.

Presence of Stress Points/Foreseeable Crisis Situations

Health Problem Supporting Cues Interpretation Rationale
Unstable Finances The mother is currently Financial stress is a According to the
unemployed due to the possibility, especially report, the impact of
pandemic. They stated with restricted job rising unemployment
that their financial opportunities due to and job insecurity on
situation is unstable, the pandemic and no mental health is multi-
and they solely rely on one to help with faceted. Increased job
their small businesses finances. As a result, uncertainty, for
(A small milktea shop future needs may be example, has been
and a workout overlooked. linked to an increased
equipment shop) to likelihood of depressive
meet their basic needs. symptoms, and
Combined, they have unemployment has
an average income of been linked to a
17,000 – 20,500 php detrimental impact on
every month. This self-esteem and
income is barely anxiety. (Mental Health
enough to meet their Foundation, 2021)
needs can be a bit tight
sometimes. As a result,
they do not have spare
money for emergencies
and must cut expenses
in some months their
income is insufficient.
Parenthood Evelyn, the mother, is a Being the sole provider Life in a single parent
53-year-old single and caretaker of the household can be
mother who is raising family puts the mother difficult for both the
her only child and under much more adult and the children.
providing for all of his stress and pressure. The demands of caring
needs. She is a widow for the children,
who was left with her holding a job, and
son by her ex-partner keeping up with
several years ago, and expenses and
she recently learned of household chores may
her ex-partner’s death. overwhelm the single
She is the head of the parent. (American
family and handles Psychological
practically all of the Association, 2019)
household
 responsibilities. With
this, she occasionally
has insufficient sleep or
less than 8 hours and
as a result, makes her
cranky at times.
Adolescence The son, Alain, is a 17- Many changes occur Not just physically, but
year-old male who is during adolescence, also intellectually and
currently studying at not just physically but socially, adolescence
PUP as a Grade 12 also mentally and brings a lot of changes.
Senior High School socially. Adolescents' ability to
Student. His grades are think abstractly
said to be average as improves during these
he is adjusting to the years, allowing them to
new online set-up. develop plans and set
long-term goals. Each
individual develops at
his or her own pace
and has a unique
perspective on life.
(John Hopkins
Medicine, 2021)

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