CHN

Field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health, and some phases of social
assistance and functions as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health,
the improvement of the conditions in the social and physical environment, rehabilitation of
illness and disability
● To expose the students to the real world and engage in learning experiences besides
school.

Why Community Diagnosis is important

This is the foundation for improving and promoting the health of community members. The role
of community assessment is to identify factors that affect the health of a population and
determine the availability of resources within the community to adequately address these factors
Brgy Short Background
 A comfortable, safe, and peaceful community where one can find solace after all the problems
and needs with the community. This barangay is well-known in town for its compassion for one's
neighbor. Barangay Tahanan consists of people with different beliefs, practices, and different
lifestyles.  Barangay Tahanan is more than simply a location; it is a place that provides comfort
to everybody.
84 HOUSEHOLDS, 367 POPULATION, 12 STUDENTS
Household Frequency Percentage
4 23 27.4
9 1 1.2
Household size is an important determinant of whether a community, family or individual
is in poverty because the official poverty measure incorporates household size. Household size as
shown is influenced by factors including economic, socio-cultural, and environmental; that is, be
it religious, occupational, social and economic status of the family.

Gender Frequency Percentage

Female 201 55
Male 166 45
Gender is determined by how we see ourselves and each other, and how we act and interact with
others. Men engage in behaviors that lead to higher rates of injury and disease. Women tend to
live longer than men because women have stronger immune systems than men.
Age group Frequency Percentage
6-14 63 17.2
4-5 12 3.3

Civil Status Frequency Percentage

 Single 212 57.8
Married 142 38.7
Separated 1 0.3
People belonging to Single status are at less risk of stress which is mainly because they face
fewer problems than those who are engaged in marriage because most married individuals
already have families. Separated have difficulties in supporting their own families both
financially and also in health matters because of the absence of guiding partners in life.
Residency Frequency Percentage
RESIDENT 336 91.6
NON-RESIDENT 31 8.4

Educational Attainment Frequency Percentage

COLLEGE GRADUATE 69 19%
TECH-VOC 5 1%
Most of the people from Barangay Tahanan have low educational attainment which makes them
susceptible to fake news and low literacy when it comes to health-related topics that must be a
basic knowledge for everyone.
House Owner Frequency Percentage
WIFE AND HUSBAND 47 56%
OTHERS 5 6%

Homeownership greatly affects the daily living of every family member residing in a particular
area. A home assures them of their safety and a high level of comfortability that no other place
can give them.
House Type Frequency Percentage
Heavy 67 80%
Medium 15 18%
Light 2 2%
People spend 50% or more of every day inside their homes. Consequently, it makes sense that
the housing environment constitutes one of the major influences on health and well-being.
NUMBER OF SLEEPING Frequency Percentage
ROOMS
2 34 40%
6 2 2%
Adequate living and sleeping space are important in protecting against contagion. It makes sense
that the housing environment constitutes one of the major influences on health and well-being.
Electricity Frequency Percentage
Yes 84 100%
Electricity is a basic necessity for everyone. It can be used in so many different ways in our
homes such as providing comfort during summer or rainy seasons, entertainment, storing foods,
and so many more which makes it a very essential part of everyone's lives. It makes life easier
and more convenient.
APPLIANCES Frequency Percentage
ELECTRIC FAN 76 23%
RICE COOKER 14 4%
Home appliances are very useful and important for daily life.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS Frequency Percentage
NONE(NO WORK AT ALL) 179 48.8%
RETIRED 3 0.8%
Unemployed citizens will be prone to develop bad habits such as smoking, alcohol drinking, and
a sedentary lifestyle because they don't have a job and they just stay in their home.
MONTHLY INCOME Frequency Percentage
5,001-10,000 34 40.5%
30,001 AND ABOVE 6 7.1%
If most of the people in the barangay are unemployed and don’t have other sources of income,
they will have low income, and if most families have low income, more families will be having
poor nutritional intake (quality and quantity) that can cause malnutrition.
TRANSPORTATION Frequency Percentage
OWNED/PRIVATE 67 79.8%
NONE 1 1.2%
Transportation is a necessity for the community. It exhibits a very close relation to the style of
life, the range, and location of activities, and the goods and services which will be available for
consumption.
COMMUNICATION Frequency Percentage
NETWORK
BOTH INTERNET AND 47 56%
CP/TELEPHONE
CP/TELEPHONE 37 44%
The internet is a worldwide network of interconnected networks that primarily serves as a
platform for wireless interactive communication. Communication, knowledge availability, and
social interaction have all changed dramatically as a result of the internet.

VECTOR PROBLEMS
BASURA 49 56%
WARA NGA BOTE/ 2 44%
KASAMEKAN
Human health is at risk through our inaction. Since barangay Tahanan has open and uncontained
garbage will provide food for flies, rats and mice, and if the situation persists over time, large
populations of flies and rodents may develop.
LAND USE
Barangay Tahanan is a community that comprises a lot of landmarks that make it distinct and
incomparable to other communities. With this, the resources within the premises can cater to the
needs of the community and will no longer have the hassle of going somewhere far from their
place just to buy things for their homes.
CLIMATE SEASON
Barangay Tahanan has two seasons, dry and wet seasons. During the wet season, the
barangay has to take preventive measures to diseases that they can acquire during this time like
dengue, leptospirosis, flu, colds, cough etc. In times of the dry season when the temperature and
humidity levels are high, they have good water irrigation that can aid the farmers’ needs for their
farms and animals.

WATER SUPPLY
Mineral – 44 responses due to the fact that there is already a water refilling station in the said
place
Water pump – 12
In cases of contaminated water sources, it predisposes the risk of people acquiring water-borne
diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid fever, loose bowel movement, and other water contamination
ailments.
WASTE SEGREGATION 60% burning. 4% is Burying
GARBAGE DISPOSAL 49% is Open Receptacle. None at 1%.
TOILET FACILITY water sealed 57%. Antipolo 4%
TYPE OF TOILET 83% sanitary, unsanitary is at 17%.
TYPE OF DRAINAGE open drainage in 71.4%. no drainage in 1.2
PRESENCE OF DOMESTIC ANIMAL 65.5% of the total has a dog; 27.4% has none
animals; and 7.1% has others. Dogs have the highest number since the majority of the population
lives in areas where there are animals.
 PRESENCE OF STRAY DOMESTIC ANIMALS 57.1% do not have stray animals;
25% have stray animals; and 17.9% have none.
 
RELIGION Frequency Percentage
ROMAN CATHOLIC 331 89.46%
ROMAN AGLIPAN 5 1.35%
 CULTURAL FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
AFFILIATION
ILOCANO 81 96.42%
TAGALOG 2 2.38%
ITNEG(TUNGGIAN) 1 1.19%

DIALECT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

ILOCANO 81 96.43%
TAGALOG 2 2.38%
ITNEG(TINGUAN) 1 1.19%

 LEADING MORBIDITY
ILLNESSES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
COMMUNICABLE 29 64.5%
NON-COMMUNICABLE 16 35.5%

CAUSES FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

LIFESTYLE 8 17.8%
HEREDITARY 2 4.4%
UNKNOWN 35 77.8%

SEX FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

MALE 21 46.7%
FEMALE 24 53.3%

AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

(19-25) 10 22.2%
(4-5) 2 4.4%
(15-18) 2 4.4%

WHO ATTENDED FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

HOSPITAL 10 22.2%
RHU 1 2.2%
DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL 34 75.6%
ATTENTION

LEADING MORTALITY
DECEASED MEMBER OF FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
THE FAMILY
YES 2 100%
NONE 0 0
 CAUSE OF DEATH: FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
ILLNESSES
COVID 19 1 50%
MISCARRIAGE 1 50%
TOTAL 2 100%

AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

0-3 1 50%
36-45 1 50%

SEX FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

MALE 0 0
FEMALE 1 50%
UNKNOWN 1 50%

WHO ATTENDED FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

HOSPITAL 2 100%
RHU 0 0
DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL 0 0
ATTENTION

 NUTRITIONAL STATUS
YELLOW CARD FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

NORMAL 38 90.4%
OVERWEIGHT 1 2.4%
OBESE 1 2.4%

BREASTFEEDING FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

YES 30 81.08%
NO 7 18.91%

AGE OR MONTHS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

0-6 MONTHS 5 15.62%
7-12 MONTHS 10 31.25%

REASONS FOR NOT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

BREASTFEEDING
OTHERS 7 28%
PREGNANT 2 8%

FOODS SUBSTITUTE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

 FOR BREASTFEEDING
INFANT FORMULA 15 27.27%
EVAPORADA 1 1.81%

MATERNAL CARE 100%, are unaffected by their religion’s usage of family planning
methods. This indicates that their family planning is appropriate in light of their moral obligation
to care for, and protect their children by restricting the size of their family.

CONTRACEPTIVE USERS 51% of the families in Barangay Tahanan use

contraceptives. And 49% of them do not use any of it.
7% - abstinence, 12% used pills, 3% used IUD, and injection. 6% used condom and
ligation. 13% used withdrawal and the remaining 51% which is the majority that do not use any
contraceptive as part of their family methods.
CHILD CARE
1. IMMUNIZATION STATUS
IMMUNIZATION FREQUENCY  PERCENTAGE
STATUS
Fully immunized 35 83.3 %
Not fully immunized 7 16.7%

CHILD FEEDING PERCENTAGE

NONE 46.4%
AVOID FEEDING AT NIGHT 1.2%

WEANING AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

13-24 mos 15 48.40%
0-6 mos 6 19.35%

 PLACE OF CONSULTATION
HEALTH FACILITY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Health Center (e.g. RHU) 37 44
Barangay Health Center 3 3.6

REASON FOR FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

PREFERENCE
Health Center 14 33.3
Location 2 4.8
 COMMUNITY NEEDS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
AND PROBLEMS

ENVIRONMENTAL 153 86.4

PROBLEMS

ALCOHOLIC, TEENAGE 1 0.6

PREGNANCY, FLU,
GAMBLING, WORK,
CHILDREN,
INFORMATION
DISSEMINATION

PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

PROBLEM #1: POOR HOME/ ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION/ SANITATION –

WASTE SEGREGATION AS HEALTH-RELATED PROBLEM

● On the data collected there are about 60% of the population is burning. Waste
indiscriminate disposal is recognized as an important cause of environmental pollution
and is associated with health problems.
● (8.25)

PROBLEM #2: HIGH FREQUENCY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT WANT TO

SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
● In the data collected there were 34 individuals (75.6%) out of the 45 total population
who did not seek medical attention when they got sick or acquired illnesses.
● (8.17)

PROBLEM #3: HEALTH-RELATED: INEFFECTIVE FAMILY PLANNING

 49 % of the population in Barangay Tahanan do not use any contraceptives as part of
their family planning methods.
 (7.84)

PROBLEM #4: HIGH RISK OF VECTOR- BORNE DISEASES

● 86.4% of households have responded that environmental problems are the leading
problem of the community.
● (7.5)

PROBLEM #5: INSUFFICIENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES DUE TO

UNEMPLOYMENT
 ● 10.1% of the population are unemployed and 48.8% of the population is none or does not
have employment status with a total of 58.9% of the total population.
● (7.25)

PROBLEM #6: HIGH FREQUENCY OF FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOW MONTHLY

INCOME
 On the data collected, there is 60% of the total population surveyed that have below
5001-10,000 monthly income, and this is considered the poverty level in the Philippines.
 (7.09)

After 1 week of nursing intervention, the barangay/community head or family will make a
necessary measure to reduce the unemployment status and provide livelihood programs and
training for the community to have other sources of income.

Discuss the health needs of the family and be aware of the importance of having extra income for
the family.

Discuss the needs of the community and suggest activities that they can undergo to promote
employment of the community.

The barangay officials will be able to come up with livelihood programs and training for the
community to learn new skills.

Majority of the community will show support and actively participate in the said activity to make
the program alive and improve more.