Presence of breeding or resting sites of vectors of diseases Criteria 1.

Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is considered health threat that doesnt demand immediate attention. Removal of breeding or resting sites of vectors of diseases does not require a big expenditure thus the problem is easily modifiable and the resources and interventions within the family is very adequate if only realize. The elimination of possible breeding sites of vectors will consequently eliminate the risk of the family to acquire diseases caused by vectors like mosquito, etc. The problem recognized by the family but they dont considered it as a problem.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem Total Score

1/2x1

1/2

4 1/6

Poor personal hygiene Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Modifiability of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is a health threat that does not demand immediate action. The problem is easily modifiable since the resources and interventions within the family is very adequate if only realize. Susceptibility to infections will be eliminated if this problem is immediately addressed by the family.

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem Total Score

1/2 x 1

1/2 4 1/6

The problem perceived by the family as not needing immediate attention.

Improper garbage/refuse disposal Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is a health threat that does not require immediate attention. The problem is easily modifiable since the resources and interventions within the family are very adequate. Occurrence of diseases cause by improper garbage disposal like presence of vectors can be avoided if this problem is immediately addressed. The family considered the problem as does not need immediate attention.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem Total Score

1/2x1

1/2

4 1/6

Poor Environmental Sanitation Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem 2. Modifiability of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is a health threat. The problem is easily modifiable since the resources and interventions within the family are very adequate. Occurrence of diseases cause by improper garbage disposal like presence of vectors can be avoided if this problem is immediately

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. 5. Salience of the Problem Total Score

1/2x1

1/2

addressed. The family considered the problem as does not need immediate attention.

4 1/6

Malnutrition Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 3/3 x 1 Actual Score 1 Justification The problem is considered health deficit that demands immediate attention. The problem is easily modifiable since the resources and interventions within the family is adequate if only realize. Good health requires good nutrition so if good nutrition is achieved, other health problems can be prevented. The family does not recognize the problem.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential 4.

3/3 x 1

5. Salience of the Problem Total Score

0/2x1

0 4

Fall hazards Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is a health threat that does not require immediate attention. The problem is easily modifiable since the resources and interventions within the family are adequate if only recognize. Fractures can be prevented if only the problem is immediately addressed.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

2/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem Total Score

0/2x1

The family does not consider the problem as a problem needing change.

3 2/3

Down Syndrome Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 3/3 x 1 Actual Score 1 Justification The problem is a health deficit and requires more immediate intervention. The problem is not modifiable.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

0/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

1/3 x 1

1/3

The problem may be prevented through proper supplementary intake during pregnancy and getting pregnant >35 years, but is not totally prevented through these interventions. The family recognizes the existence of the problem and needing immediate attention.

4. Salience of the Problem

2/2 x 1

Total Score

2 1/3

Hypertension Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is considered health deficit that needs immediate attention. The problem is partially modifiable since the interventions and resources within the family are adequate and the nurses resources and interventions

2. Modifiability of the Problem

1/2 x 2

1/2

are also adequate. 3. Preventive Potential 3/3 x 1 1 Inadequate physical activity and exercise is a common risk factor for all the diseases today so addressing this problem immediately can be of great help to prevent the occurrence of diseases caused by this. The family recognizes the problem but does not considered it as needing immediate attention.

4. Salience of the Problem

1/2x1

Total Score

2 1/6

Asthma Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem Computation 2/3 x 1 Actual Score 2/3 Justification The problem is considered health deficit that demands immediate attention.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

0/2 x 2

The problem is not modifiable.

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

Problems concerning stress and possible complication of disease can be eliminated if the problem is immediately addressed. The family considered the problem as does not need immediate attention.

4. Salience of the Problem Total Score

1/2x1

2 2/3

The Prioritized Health Problems The list of health condition or problems ranked according to priorities is presented: Presence of breeding or resting sites of vectors of diseases Poor personal hygiene Improper garbage/refuse disposal Poor Environmental Sanitation Malnutrition Fall hazards Down Syndrome Hypertension Asthma 4 1/6 4 1/6 4 1/6 4 1/6 4 3 2/3 2 1/3 2 1/6 2 2/3