Diarrhea

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
1. Nature of 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is considered to be a health threat as it
the Problem alters the normal functioning of the body and
prevents the patient from doing his/her daily
activities.
2. Modifiability ½x2 1 The problem is considered to be partially modifiable
of the because the person may not identify the problem
Problem immediately.
3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is highly preventive due to presence of
Potential water drainage and practice of proper hygiene.
4. Salience of 2/2 x 1 1 The problem needs immediate attention to prevent
the Problem other serious diseases.
Total score 4

Lack of Immunization

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score
1. Nature of 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is considered to be a health deficit since
the Problem the patient had failed to make decision with respect
to taking appropriate health action (vaccination) due
to inaccessibility to resources.
2. Modifiability 2x2 1 The problem is easily modifiable since proper health
of the teaching and education can enhance decision making
Problem of the patient.
3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is highly preventive since preventing this
Potential patient’s problem can prevent further complications
and can easily be done through teaching.
4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 0.5 The patient sees this as a problem, but not needing
the Problem immediate attention since the patient needs decision-
making skills.
Total score 3.5