LISTING AND CATEGORIZING HEALTH PROBLEMS

Student Name: Aubrey Nicole Macapagal_______________________________________

Family No: 1

Name of the Family Head: Ambong

Address: Deca Homes, Tacunan, Davao City

List of the Health Problem Nature of Problems

1. Scabies of Prince Health Deficit

2. Cough and cold of Razyl Health Deficit
3. Malnutrition of Noberto Health Deficit
4. Poor home sanitation Health Threat
5. Unsanitary food handling Health Threat
6. Inadequate source of income Health Threat

COMPUTING AND JUSTIFYING SCORES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS

Family No. ___1________
Problem: Scabies of Prince
CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health Deficit • 3/ • 1/ It is a health deficit.
the problem. Health Threat 2/ 1 2/3 There is a failure in
Foreseeable 1 1/3 health maintenance.
Crisis
2. Removable • 2 • 2 The family and the
Modifiability Partially 1/ 2 1/ community have the
of the Modifiable 0 0 necessary resources to
problem. Not treat scabies.
Modifiable
3. Preventive High 3/ 1/ If proper sanitation of
potential Moderate • 2 1 • 2/3 environment is
Low 1 1/3 practiced, disease and
infection can be
prevented.
4. Salience Needs 2/ 1/ The family is aware of
of the immediate • 1 1 • 1/2 the existing potential of a
problem. attention 0 0 health threat but they
Does not are taking this as
need problems that need not
immediate much attention and
attention immediate action.
Not a
Problem

TOTAL SCORE: ___4

1/6_____

Family No. ___1________

Problem: Cough and cold

CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health • 3/ 1 • 1/ It is a health deficit.
the problem. Deficit 2/ 2/3
Health 1 1/3
Threat
Foreseeable
Crisis
2. Removable • 2 2 • 2 The family and
Modifiability Partially 1/ 1/ the community have
of the Modifiable 0 0 the necessary resources
problem. Not to treat coughs and
Modifiable colds.
3. High 3/ 1 1/ Possibility of
Preventive Moderate • 2 • 2/3 transferring infection to
potential Low 1 1/3 other members of family
is high and should
therefore be given
immediate
attention. Mother knows
ways of treating coughs
and colds and has used
herbal medicines.
4. Salience Needs • 2/ 1 • 1/ Although there is
of the immediate 1 1/2 a possibility of
problem. attention 0 0 transferring infection to
Does not other family members,
need the infection is not life-
immediate threatening.
attention
Not a
Problem
 TOTAL SCORE: __4 2/3____

Family No. ___1________

Problem: Malnutrition
CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health Deficit • 3/ • 1/ A family with malnutrition
the problem. Health Threat 2/ 1 2/3 is a health deficit that
Foreseeable 1 1/3 requires immediate
Crisis management.
2. Removable 2 2 With the family having
Modifiability Partially • 1/ 2 • 1/ financial problem, the
of the Modifiable 0 0 problem will not be easy
problem. Not modified, help the family
Modifiable with budgeting of their
money and doing an
evaluation of their diet.

3. Preventive High 3/ 1/ When a family has

potential Moderate • 2 1 • 2/3 malnutrition, they are
Low 1 1/3 susceptible to other
disease and infections
such as cough and
colds. It can easily be
prevented if malnutrition
is eliminated.
4. Salience Needs 2/ 1/ The family is aware of
of the immediate • 1 1 • 1/2 the problem but does not
problem. attention 0 0 know how to respond to
Does not it.
need
immediate
attention
Not a
Problem

TOTAL SCORE: ___3

1/6_____

Family No. ____1______

Problem: Poor home sanitation
CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health Deficit 3/ 1/ The problem is a health
the problem. Health Threat • 2/ 1 • 2/3 threat.
Foreseeable 1 1/3
Crisis
2. Removable 2 2 This problem is partially
Modifiability Partially • 1/ 2 • 1/ modifiable since the
of the Modifiable 0 0 lacks of resources
problem. Not specifically in the
Modifiable financial aspect.
However, appropriate
health teachings may
correct this problem.
3. Preventive High 3/ 1/ This problem is low
potential Moderate 2 1 2/3 preventive potential
Low • 1 • 1/3 since there is lack of
resources that could
solve this.
4. Salience Needs 2/ 1/ The family is aware of
of the immediate • 1 1 • 1/2 the existing potential of a
problem. attention 0 0 health threat but they are
Does not taking this problem that
need need not much attention
immediate and immediate action.
attention
Not a
Problem

TOTAL SCORE: __2 ½___

Family No. ____1______

Problem: Unsanitary Food Handling
CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health Deficit 3/ 1/ The problem is a health
the problem. Health Threat • 2/ 1 • 2/3 threat.
Foreseeable 1 1/3
Crisis
2. Removable • 2 • 2 The condition can be
Modifiability Partially 1/ 2 1/ highly modifiable. If the
of the Modifiable 0 0 family receives the right
problem. Not health teaching, attitude
Modifiable can be change for the
better.
3. Preventive High • 3/ • 1/ This problem can be
potential Moderate 2 1 2/3 prevented if the family is
Low 1 1/3 educated on importance
of hand washing and
proper food handling.
4. Salience Needs 2/ 1/ The problem is no
of the immediate • 1 1 • 1/2 perceived as a problem
problem. attention 0 0 requiring immediate
Does not attention according to
need the family since there
are other health
 immediate problems more
attention important.
Not a
Problem

TOTAL SCORE: __4 1/6

Family No. ____1______

Problem: Inadequate source of income
CRITERIA STANDARD SCORE WEIGHT ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION
SCORE
1. Nature of Health Deficit 3/ 1/ The problem is a health
the problem. Health Threat • 2/ 1 • 2/3 threat.
Foreseeable 1 1/3
Crisis
2. Removable 2 2 The problem can be
Modifiability Partially • 1/ 2 • 1/ modified at all. The
of the Modifiable 0 0 family could earn extra
problem. Not income if they engaged
Modifiable to another work or
business.
3. Preventive High 3/ 1/ The problem may be
potential Moderate • 2 1 • 2/3 prevented by earning
Low 1 1/3 extra money.
4. Salience of Needs 2/ 1/ The problem is not
the problem. immediate 1 1 1/2 perceived as a problem
attention • 0 • 0 at all by the family.
Does not
need
immediate
attention
Not a
Problem

TOTAL SCORE: __2 1/3___

Ranking Health Problems of Family:

PRIORITY PROBLEM SCORE
1. Scabies of Prince 4 1/6
2. Unsanitary Foot Handling 4 1/6
3. Cough and cold of Razyl 4 2/3
4. Malnutrition of Noberto 3 1/6
5. Poor Home Sanitation 2 1/2

DETERMINING FAMILY NURSING PROBLEMS

Family Name: Antonio
HEALTH PROBLEMS FAMILY NURSING PROBLEMS
FIRST LEVEL
ASSESSMENT
1. Colds and 1. Inability to recognize the
persistent coughs as existence of a problem.
health deficits
2. Inability to make
decisions with respect to
taking appropriate
health actions.
2. Scabies 1. Inability to recognize
the existence of a problem.
2. Inability to provide home
environment which is
conducive to health
maintenance and
development.
3. Failure to utilize
community resources for
health care.
SECOND LEVEL
ASSESSMENT
1. Inability to recognize the
existence of a problem due to
ignorance of facts.
2. Inability to make
decisions with respect
to taking appropriate
health actions due to:
a. failure to comprehend the
nature, magnitude or scope
of the problem; and
b. lack of knowledge as
to alternative courses of
action open to them.
1. Inability to recognize
the existence of a problem
due to ignorance of facts.
2. Inability to provide home
environment which is
conducive to health
maintenance and
development due to:
a. inadequate family
resources; and
b. ignorance of
preventive measure.
3. Failure to utilize
community resources for
health care due to:
a. lack of appropriate
information; and
b. negative attitude (hiya)
3. Poor Inability to provide a Inability to provide a home
Home Sanitation home environment that is environment that is
conducive to health conducive to health
a. inadequate maintenance and maintenance and personal
potable water personal development. development due to:
supply
b. Inappropriate a. inadequate family
waste disposal resources (financial,
method inadequacy and lack of
c. presence of space to construct facility);
breeding area for b. ignorance of the
insects and importance of hygiene and
rodents. sanitation; and
c. ignorance of
preventive measures

4. Malnutrition Unhealthful nutritional habits Unhealthful nutritional

specifically inadequate food habits specifically
intake both in quality and inadequate food intake both
quantity in quality and quantity due
to:

a. lack of or inadequate
knowledge
b. ignorance of facts.

5. Unsanitary Food Inability to provide a Inability to provide a home

Handling home environment that is environment that is
conducive to health conducive to health
maintenance and maintenance and personal
personal development. development due to:

a. inadequate family
resources (financial,
inadequacy and lack of
space to construct facility);
b. ignorance of the
importance of hygiene and
sanitation; and
c. ignorance of
preventive measures