Health Problem: Inadequate Living Space and Poor Ventilation

Criteria Score Computation Justification

I. Nature of 2 2/3x1 = 0.67 Inadequate living space and poor ventilation is considered
Problem: to be a health threat, which can lead to health problems
Health Threat and may affect the activities of the family’s members. This
can result in decreased productivity, lower quality of life,
exacerbate respiratory problems, such as asthma and
allergies due to the buildup of pollutants and allergens, and
increases the risk of infection to the family.
II. Modifiability 2 2/2x2 = 2 The family’s problem regarding an inadequate living space
 Easily and poor ventilation has an intermediate/moderately
Modifiable modifiable status due to financial constraints and non-
 Moderately permanent ownership of land.
Modifiable
 Not
Modifiable
III. Preventive 2 3/3x1 = 0.67 It shows that the problem has a moderate preventive
Potential potential as evidenced by the following criteria:
 High  it is expensive.
 Moderate  family has limited resources.
 Low  only the mother is with her two children most of the
time.
Inadequate living space and poor ventilation can be further
prevented by teaching the folks about the importance of
adequate living spaces and good ventilation for their health
and to ensure that their living spaces are well-maintained
to prevent issues related to infection and respiration. This
can include regular cleaning and repairing any leaks or
damage in the house.

IV. Salience 2 1/2x1 = 1 Inadequate living space and poor ventilation is a problem
 Problem that needs urgent attention. These issues
Needing disproportionately affect low-income and marginalized
Urgent communities, exacerbating health disparities, and may lead
Attention to increased stress levels, anxiety, and depression due to
 Problem the lack of privacy and personal space.
Needing Not
Urgent
Attention
 Not A Felt
Problem