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PROBLEM: Increase Frequency of Unmet Needs for the Couple
CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem belongs
to Health Status
because it affects the
Health Status 3 the fertility rate of a
Health Resources 2 3 1 3/3x1= community.
1
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the The percentage of
Problem not practicing FP
method is 50.6% %
75-100% affected 4 from the total
interviewed couples.
50-74% affected 3
(Computation:
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3= 44/87x100 =
2.25 50.57%)
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The modifiability of
Problem the problem is
moderate since there
is an intervention or
High 3 resources available
in the health center
Moderate 2 such as FP
counselling. With
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= proper counselling
2.66 the couples or
Non-modifiable 0 women will be
convince to use FP
method. By this, the
problem will be
lessen. But the
decision if they
apply it or not still
rely on them.
Preventive Potential The preventive
potential is moderate
because there is an
intervention that will
High 3 7 sustain the needs or
 Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= solution to the
.66 problem. But
Low 1 considering, the
decision comes from
them, we can’t force
them.
Social Concern Based on their
perspective, not
using of FP method
Urgent community 2 is not a big problem.
concern As stated by women
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= who don’t practice
but does not need .5 FP, their partners
urgent attention don’t want any FP
Not a community 0 method to apply and
problem even themselves are
in doubt and afraid
for the negative
effect that may arise.
The problem they
most worried about
is get pregnant and
have another child.
Total Score: 7.07
PROBLEM: Presence of Breeding Sites of Insects/rodents
CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
related to the
Health Status 3 environmental status
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x3= of the community.
.33
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the The problem affects
Problem 37.9% of the
interviewed families
75-100% affected 4 in Purok 3-A. There
50-74% affected 3 are 33 out of 87
25-49% affected 2 4 3 2/4x3= families complained
1.5 for mosquitos,
less than 25% affected 1 cockroaches and
rats.
Modifiablity of the The problem has a
Problem moderate chance to
reduce the problem
High 3 through activities or
Moderate 2 programs such as
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= bayanihan and Four
2.66 O’clock Habit. By
Non-modifiable 0 this, they will
motivate to maintain
the cleanliness in
their surroundings.
But the willingness
to cooperate to
lessen the problem
will rely on them.
Preventive Potential The problem affects
the community by
37.9%. Since the
High 3 land area is prone to
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= flood when rainy
.66 season due to its
Low 1 downward slope
land structure and
there are no proper
drainage of most
houses based on the
survey but there are
 no known cases of
dengue, malaria,
filariasis and other
diseases. Through
the said intervention,
it will help or lessen
the impact of the
possible problem/s
that may arise but
not totally prevented
due to the land
structure prone to
flood and people’s
cooperation which is
uncontrollable.
Social Concern The community
recognized it as a
problem but does not
Urgent community 2 need immediate
concern attention since they
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= are no heard diseases
but does not need .5 due to
urgent attention insects/rodents.
Not a community 0
problem
Total Score: 5.65
PROBLEM: Fire Hazard: Wood as means of Cooking Materials
CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem may
Health Status 3 affects the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= community if fire
.33 incidents happen.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the It affect 68.9%
Problem because 60 out of 87
75-100% affected 4 families interviewed
50-74% affected 3 were using
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3= wood/charcoal for
2.25 cooking.
less than 25% affected 1 (60/87x100= 68.9%)
Modifiablity of the The chance of the
Problem problem to decrease
High 3 is moderate since
Moderate 2 most of them have
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= been using fire
2.66 woods and charcoal
Non-modifiable 0 for cooking for the
long time. In
addition, there are
resources available
such as Risk
Reduction
Management
Program.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential of the
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= problem is moderate
.66 because of the
Low 1 availability of the
resources that can
prevent the problem.
Social Concern According to the
survey most of the
Urgent community 2 interviewee said that
concern it is not a problem
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= since there are no
but does not need 0 fire incidents in their
urgent attention purok. By using
 Not a community 0 woods and charcoals
problem they can budget or
lessen their
expenses.
Total Score: 5.9

PROBLEM: Fire Hazard: Wood as means of Housing Materials

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem It is a health related
Health Status 3 problem,it is related
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= to the materials use
.33 which is prone to
Health Related 1 fire incidents and
may affect the
people in the
community.
Magnitude of the It affect 62..06%
Problem because 54 out of 87
75-100% affected 4 families interviewed
50-74% affected 3 were houses is made
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3= of wood.
2.25
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The chance of the
Problem problem to decrease
High 3 is moderate since
Moderate 2 there are
Low 1 3 4 1/3x4= interventions/
2.66 resources can do
Non-modifiable 0 such as Risk
Reduction and
Management.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential of the
Moderate 2 3 1 1/3x1= problem is moderate
.66 because the
Low 1 resources available
Social Concern According to the
survey most of the
Urgent community 2 interviewee said that
 concern it is not a problem
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= since there are no
but does not need 0 fire incidents in their
urgent attention purok.
Not a community 0
problem
Total Score: 5.9

PROBLEM: Joblessness
CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= socioeconomic
.33 status.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the 19.7% were the
Problem unemployed rate
75-100% affected 4 based on the survey.
50-74% affected 3 (Computation:
25-49% affected 2 4 3 2/4x3= 80/405x100 =
1.5 19.7%)
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the There is a moderate
Problem chance because there
High 3 are resources
Moderate 2 available to reduce
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= the problem through
2.6 livelihood programs
Non-modifiable 0 and linkages for job
offers. But, it
depends on their
educational
attainment and
eagerness to work.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential of the
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= problem is moderate
.66 through the
 Low 1 resources available.
Social Concern They recognized it
Urgent community 2 as a problem but
concern does not need
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= immediate attention
but does not need .5 because they are
urgent attention contented with their
Not a community 0 source of living but
problem if there is/are
opportunity they will
grab it and if none, it
is still okay.
Total Score: 5.59

PROBLEM: Poor Educational Attainment

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem Based on the
Health Status 3 conducted survey,
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= the adults who were
.66 stopped from
Health Related 1 schooling said that it
is because of
insufficient financial
support. For that
reason, the problem
involves money
which related to
health resources.
Magnitude of the INPUT
Problem
75-100% affected 4
50-74% affected 3
25-49% affected 2 4 3 1/4x3=
.75
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the There are resources
Problem available such as
High 3 scholarships offered
Moderate 2 by schools, other
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= institution and free
 2.66 tuition but still the
Non-modifiable 0 decision to pursue
schooling will come
from them.
Preventive Potential There is a moderate
High 3 chance that the
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= problem will be
.66 prevented through
Low 1 approaching
institutions offer
scholarship or free
tuition fee and
consider their
decision.
Social Concern For them, the
Urgent community 2 problem does not
concern need immediate
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= attention because for
but does not need .5 them they can still
urgent attention find job.
Not a community 0
problem
Total Score: 5.23

PROBLEM: High frequency of Land Renters

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= socioeconomic
.33 status.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the There are 75 out of
Problem 87 families are the
75-100% affected 4 land renters. It is
50-74% affected 3 equivalent to 86.2%
25-49% affected 2 4 3 4/4x3= from the interviewed
3 families.
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The problem is non-
Problem modifiable because
High 3 only the land owner
Moderate 2 has the right to
Low 1 3 4 0/3x4= decide or has the
 0 control to the land
Non-modifiable 0 areas occupied by
the families.
Preventive Potential The chance of the
High 3 problem to control or
Moderate 2 3 1 1/3x1= stop is low since
.33 there is no option
Low 1 because the land
owner don’t want to
sell the land area
occupied by them.
Social Concern This is not a problem
Urgent community 2 to the community, as
concern stated by the 75
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= families, the land
but does not need 0 owner is a good
urgent attention person to them.
Not a community 0
problem
Total Score: 3.66

PROBLEM: Lack of Water Supply

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the health
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= resources because it
.33 involves money to
Health Related 1 have an owned
source of water.
Magnitude of the
Problem
75-100% affected 4 INPUT
50-74% affected 3
25-49% affected 2 4 3 2/4x3=
1.5
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The problem is non-
 Problem modifiable since
High 3 most of the families
Moderate 2 are land renters.
Low 1 3 4 0/3x4= They are not allowed
0 to put a water metre
Non-modifiable 0 by their own.
Preventive Potential Since the problem
High 3 already existed for
Moderate 2 3 1 1/3x1= the long time and
.33 only the land owner
Low 1 can allow to put a
water metre. For that
reason, preventive
potential of the
problem is low.
Social Concern The community see
Urgent community 2 this as a problem but
concern they does need an
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= immediate action
but does not need .5 since they will just
urgent attention buy water to the land
Not a community 0 owner.
problem
Total Score: 2.66

PROBLEM: Civil Status: High frequency of Unmarried Couple

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= socioeconomic status
.33 of the community.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the The rate of live-in
Problem couple is 35.6%, 31
75-100% affected 4 from the interviewed
50-74% affected 3 87 families.
25-49% affected 2 4 3 2/4x3= (Computation:
1.5 31/87x100 = 35.6%)
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The problem is
Problem modifiable because
High 3 there are resource/s
Moderate 2 available to
Low 1 3 4 3/3x4= eliminate or reduce
4 the problem in civil
Non-modifiable 0 status such as
kasalan ng bayan.
Based on the survey,
all of the interviewed
unmarried couples
said they want to get
married.
Preventive Potential There is high
High 3 potential to prevent
Moderate 2 3 1 3/3x1= the future problem in
.33 terms of civil status
Low 1 in both couple and
children through the
intervention.
Social Concern The community
Urgent community 2 recognized it as
concern problem especially
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= in partners, as for
but does not need .5 them, they want to
urgent attention bind their love
Not a community 0 through marriage but
problem they had no budget
for it since they had
already children who
are their priority.
Total Score: 6.66

PROBLEM: Increasing Family Size

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= socioeconomic
.33 status.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the There is 28 (32.18%)
Problem small size family
 75-100% affected 4 from 87 families.
50-74% affected 3 The medium and
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3= large family size has
2.25 the total percentage
less than 25% affected 1 of 51.72%.
Modifiablity of the The problem can be
Problem reduce or control
High 3 through the
Moderate 2 resources available
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= in the health center
2.66 such as Family
Non-modifiable 0 Planning
Counselling to both
female in
reproductive age and
couple. But the
problem will also
rely on the decision
of the couple if they
will apply it or not.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential is moderate
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= because there is
.66 intervention
Low 1 available and couple
has the will if they
apply FP or not.
Social Concern Based on the survey,
Urgent community 2 women who has
concern children, said that
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1= they don’t want to
but does not need .5 get pregnant or to
urgent attention have another baby.
Not a community 0 But,they cannot
problem refuse their husband
for its needs. They
don’t mind it
because they have
other things to do. It
is okay for them to
get pregnant or not
they just worried that
they can’t sustain
their children's need.
Total Score: 6.37
PROBLEM: Accident Hazard
CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem 1/3x1= The problem belongs
Health Status 3 .33 to health related
Health Resources 2 3 1 because it relates to
Health Related 1 the home and
environmental of
the people in the
community.
Magnitude of the 3/4x3= It affects 50-74% of
Problem 2.25 the interviewed
75-100% affected 4 population. During
50-74% affected 3 the survey, lot of
25-49% affected 2 4 3 trees near the houses
less than 25% affected 1 are observed.
Modifiablity of the 2/3x4= There are resources
Problem 2.66 available, it can be
High 3 maintenance
Moderate 2 personnel or utility
Low 1 3 4 from the barangay to
Non-modifiable 0 maintain or prevent
the branches from
accidents.
Preventive Potential 2/3x1= The preventive
High 3 .66 potential is through
Moderate 2 3 1 the said
Low 1 intervention .
Social Concern 0/2x1= The community see
Urgent community 2 0 the problem as a
concern benefit to them
Recognized problem 1 2 1 because it makes
but does not need their environment
urgent attention windy and
Not a community 0 refreshing.
problem
 Total Score : 5.9

PROBLEM: Inadequate Source of Income

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related to the
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= socioeconomic
.3 status.
Health Related 1
Magnitude of the There self-employed
Problem and 87
75-100% affected 4
50-74% affected 3
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3=
2.25
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the
Problem
High 3
Moderate 2
Low 1 3 4 3/4x3=
2.25
Non-modifiable 0
Preventive Potential
High 3
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1=
.66
Low 1
Social Concern
Urgent community 2
concern
Recognized problem 1 2 1 1/2x1=
but does not need .5
urgent attention
Not a community 0
problem
Total Score: 6.37

PROBLEM: High Frequency of Female in Reproductive Age

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
 POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related and affects
Health Resources 2 3 1 1/3x1= the trend of fertility
1 rate of the
Health Related 1 community.
Magnitude of the The number of
Problem reproductive age is
75-100% affected 4 125 which is
50-74% affected 3 equivalent to 30.86%
25-49% affected 2 4 3 3/4x3= from the total
1.5 numbers of
less than 25% affected 1 individual in the
families interviewed.
Modifiablity of the The problem can
Problem moderately reduce
High 3 through the
Moderate 2 resources available
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= or program such as
2.66 Family Planning
Non-modifiable 0 Counselling to the
couples and
Counselling for
female in
reproductive age.
But the decision will
also rely on them,
they have the power
to alleviate or
eliminate the
problem.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential is moderate
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= because there are
.66 interventions that
Low 1 can be done but we
can’t control the
decision of the
people in terms of
applying the
intervention or not.
Social Concern The community
Urgent community 2 don’t see any
concern problem in this
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= problem. For them, it
 but does not need 0 is just natural
urgent attention because they cannot
Not a community 0 control, it is God’s
problem gift.
Total Score: 5.82

PROBLEM: Measles Case

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 related and affects
Health Resources 2 3 1 3/3x1= the morbidity and
3 even mortality rate
Health Related 1 of the community.
Magnitude of the From 0 to 5 years
Problem there is a total
75-100% affected 4 number of 69
50-74% affected 3 children. 2 children
25-49% affected 2 4 3 1/4x3= had measles which is
.75 equivalent to 2.89%
less than 25% affected 1 but 1 out of the 2
died, this is
equivalent to 1.45%.
Modifiablity of the The chance of the
Problem problem to eradicate
High 3 is moderate because
Moderate 2 there are
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= interventions
2.66 available in the
Non-modifiable 0 health center such as
immunization and
proper health
teaching for the
parents. But there
are still parents who
are afraid to
immunized there
child due to their
beliefs and afraid for
 the bad effects of
immunization.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential is high due
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= to the availability of
.66 resources in the
Low 1 community but the
perspective of the
parents is also
considered.
Social Concern The interviewed
Urgent community 2 families recognized
concern this as a problem
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= because they also
but does not need 0 afraid for their
urgent attention children’s health but
Not a community 0 they are confident
problem not to acquire the
disease because most
of the children above
1 year old were
immunized and the
health personnel
urgently respond to
the problem.
Total Score: 7.57

PROBLEM: Malnutrition: Overweight

CRITERIA SCORE HIGHEST WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
Nature of the Problem The problem is
Health Status 3 recognized as an
Health Resources 2 3 1 3/3x1= illness which is
3 related and affects
Health Related 1 the morbidity rate of
the community.
Magnitude of the There are 24 out of
Problem 67 children were
75-100% affected 4 overweight. This
50-74% affected 3 problem affects
25-49% affected 2 4 3 2/4x3= 35.8% of the 0 to 5
1.5 years old children.
less than 25% affected 1
Modifiablity of the The chance of the
Problem problem to eradicate
High 3 is moderate since
Moderate 2 there are
Low 1 3 4 2/3x4= interventions that
2.66 can do such as
Non-modifiable 0 physical activities
for the children,
health teaching to
the parents about
proper nutrition in
coordination with
the the Barangay
Nutritionist and
health personnel .
But there are still
things need to be
consider, in terms of
their willingness to
participate to the
activities and apply
the learning.
Preventive Potential The preventive
High 3 potential is moderate
Moderate 2 3 1 2/3x1= because of the
.66 resources which is
Low 1 accessible but still
consider the attitude
or concern towards
the problem rely in
the people.
Social Concern The interviewed
Urgent community 2 families don’t
concern recognized this as a
Recognized problem 1 2 1 0/2x1= problem because the
but does not need 0 way they look at an
urgent attention overweight child is
Not a community 0 healthy. They said, it
problem is better for a child
to be fat in figure
which is healthy and
cute than a fit child.
Total Score: 7.82