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THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE

CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Partially Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention

1 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

2 / 2 X 2 = 2

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5

4.17 Poor personal hygiene can contribute to risks of acquiring diseases that are bac terial / viral in origin.

The resources needed to modify the problem are present in the family and with th e help of the nurse; the family can correctly apply simple measures to solve the problem.

Possible diseases that will arise from the problem can be easily prevented if pr oper personal hygiene will be imposed.

The mother is aware but does not show concern to the problem. 2. INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE TO MEET THE FAMILY SIZE CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Partially Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL Moderate

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention

1 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

1 / 2 X 2 = 1

2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5

2.84 This is considered as a health threat because inadequate living space and ventil ation predispose the family to health problems and may affect the activities of its members.

The family s resources are inadequate to provide a proper living space to its member s due to prioritized needs. But the resources of the nurse such as health teachi ngs and advises can promote change in the problem.

The lack of resources makes it difficult to achieve total problem modifiability and thus, may not totally decrease the possibility of problems that may occur in the future. The family experiences some difficulty regarding this problem but explains that this is not their priority. 3. INADEQUATE NUMBER OF PRENATAL CHECKUP IN THE PRESENT AND PREVIOUS PREGNA NCIES CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as problem

0 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

2 / 2 X 2 = 2

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

0 / 2 X 1 = 0 3.67 Pre natal checkup is an important activity during pregnancy and must not be over -looked. Inadequacy of prenatal chakup can lead to undiagnosed pregnancy-related problems. Prenatal checkup also helps the mother to monitor the status of her p regnancy.

Resources of the nurse and the community are available. The nurse can educate th e mother about the available health care agencies within the community. The comm unity has its own baranggay health center.

Pregnancy complication and other problems can be easily prevented or detected if the mother will have a routine checkup. The mother does not perceive the it as a problem. 4. THE FATHER IS A CHAIN-SMOKER CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Perceived as a problem needing immediate attention

2 2 / 2 X 1 = 0.67

2 / 2 X 2 = 2

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

2 / 2 X 1 = 1 4.67 Since the father smokes 3 n 4 packs of cigarettes per day and performs this activit y mostly in their house, his children and his pregnant wife are at-risk of devel oping pulmonary and respiratory diseases and may affect the pregnant woman.

The role of the nurse as a health advocate may increase the modifiability of the problem. And also, the availability of the community resources may help to chan ge the father s wrong lifestyle.

The total eradication of the problem will decrease the possibility of the father and the family to acquire respiratory diseases and the pregnant mother in devel oping complications and difficulties during pregnancy and delivery. The mother expressed her fear and desire to change her husband s practice of smoking . Thus she considers it as a problem needing immediate attention. 5. INADEQUATE TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as problem

0 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

2 / 2 X 2 = 2

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

0 / 2 X 1 = 0 3.67 Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization will expose the mother to risks of delive ry.

Community resources are available. Encouragement and proper education of the ben efits of having complete TT immunization can be provided to the mother.

The possibility of complications during labor and delivery can be prevented if t etanus Toxoid immunization will be completed. The mother does not express the need to acquire the health resources available a nd does not perceive the situation as a problem. 6. PRESENCE OF HEALTH HAZARDS CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Easily Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL

High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Not perceived as a problem

0 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

2 / 2 X 2 = 2

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

0 / 2 X 1 = 0 3.67 Open drainage systems and presence of incorrectly kept construction materials wi

ll promote diseases and unwanted injury to family members.

Family resources such as manpower and time are present.

Diseases and injuries can be highly prevented if interventions are applied to en hance the family s environment status

The family does not foresee the situation as a health hazard, thus they don er it as a problem. 7. PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF VECTORS AND RODENTS IN THE HOUSE CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Health Threat

t consid

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM Partially Modifiable

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL High

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM Problem perceived as a problem not needing immediate attention

1 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67

1 / 2 X 2 = 1

3 / 3 X 1 = 1

1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 3.17 Vectors such as flies, mosquitoes and rats may transmit microorganisms and which cause disease in human. Thus, the presence of breeding sites in the house will encourage growth of these vector-carrying microorganism and will become a threat to every member.

Because this problem needs a financial resource in which the family is lacking, the nurse can educate the family about preventive measures to lessen the possibi lity of acquiring diseases.

Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper management of the problem will be given

Like health hazards, this problem is nor perceived by the family as a threat to their family. 1. THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HAS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM

PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM

SCALE FOR PRIORITIZING HEALTH PROBLEMS

1. 2.

The father is a chain-smoker

4.67 The children in the family has poor personal hygiene 4.17 3. Inadequate number of prenatal checkup 3.67 Incomplete Tetanus Toxoid immunization Presence of health hazard 4. Presence of breeding sites of vectors and rodents in the house 3.17 5. Inadequate living space to meet family size 2.84