SCALE FOR RANKING HEALTH CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS

ACCORDING TO PRIORITIES

Fire Hazard
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat because
charcoal that is
partially lit have a
greater chance of
burning the
family’s house
since it is made of
light materials.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 1 This is fully

of the problem modifiable since
knowledge and
resources can
solve their
problem.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Preventing fire

Potential hazards could
eliminate many
hazardous
consequences
like burning their
house and
causing burns in
their skin.

4. Salience of 0/2 x 1 0 Family does not

the Problem recognizes it as a
problem.

Total Score 2 2/3

Inadequate Food Intake both in quantity and quality

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat since it can
alter the
nutritional status
of the body
 that can cause
further diseases.

2. Modifiability 1/2 x 2 1 The problem is

of the problem partially
modifiable since
their financial
resources is not
enough in
meeting their
basic needs.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Adequate

Potential nutrition can
prevent the
family to be
malnourished and
acquire nutrition
related diseases.

4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 1/2 The family

the Problem recognizes this a
problem not
needing
immediate
attention.

Total Score 3 1/6

Faulty Eating Habits

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat since it can
cause
malnutrition and
ulcer.

2. Modifiability 1/2 x 2 1 Resources and

of the problem interventions
needed to solve
the problem are
inadequate.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Preventing the

 Potential problem will
reduce the
chances of the
family to acquire
diseases caused
by vectors of
diseases such as

dengue.

4. Salience of 0/1 x 1 0 The family does

the Problem not perceive this
a problem

Total Score 2 2/3

Unsanitary Toliet Facility

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat because
unsanitary toilet
facility could
serve as
breeding sites of
vectors of
diseases once it
becomes a
breeding site it
could cause
infectious
diseases such as
diarrhea and
amoebiasis.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 Current

of the problem knowledge,
intervention and
resources are
available to solve
the problem.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Cleaning the

 potential toilet facility
would eliminate
breeding sites of
vectors of
diseases
therefore
decreasing the
chance of the
family to acquire
infectious
diseases.

4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 1/2 Family does not

the Problem perceive this as
not needing
immediate
attention

Total Score 3 1/3

Improper Garbage Disposal

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat since this
can be a breeding
site for vectors of
diseases.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 Current

of the problem knowledge,
intervention and
resources are
available to solve
the problem.

3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 2/3 Proper disposal

potential can decrease the
diseases cause
by vectors and
also minimize the
spread of
pathogens that
can cause illness
and infections.
 4. Salience of 0/2 x 1 0 Family does not
the Problem perceive this as a
problem

Total Score 4 1/6

Poor Personal Hygiene

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 This is a health

problem threat needing
attention and
management to
achieve optimum
wellness and
avoid diseases.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 Family has

of the problem resources and
knowledge to
solve problem.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Good hygiene

Potential can reduce the
risk of acquiring
infections.

4. Salience of ½x1 1/2 Family perceives

the Problem this as a problem
not needing
immediate
attention.

Total Score 4 1/6

Walking barefooted
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3 x 1 2/3 It is a health

problem threat needing
immediate
management and
attention since it
can cause injury
and can lead to
 infection such as
tetanus.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 Resources and

of the problem knowledge are
present to
eliminate the
problem.

3. Preventive 2/3 x 1 2/3 Injury and

Potential accidents can be
prevented if this
problem is solved

4. Salience of 0/2 x 1 0 Family does not

the Problem perceive this as a
problem

Total Score 3 1/3

Fever
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 3/3 x 1 1 This is a health

problem deficit because
fever could
interrupt the
normal
physiological
activities of the
body. If fever is
present this could
indicate infection
in the body.

2. Modifiability ½x2 1 Knowledge about

of the problem the disease is
lacking within the
family that could
help them solve
the problem.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Solving the

Potential problem reduces
the risk of serious
complications.
 4. Salience of 2/2 x 1 1 The family
the Problem perceives this as
a problem
needing
immediate
attention

Total Score 4

Cough and cold

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 3/3 x 1 1 This is a health

problem deficit since that
requires
immediate
attention and
adequate
management to
reduce the
likelihood of
transfer of the
disease to the
rest of the family
members.

2. Modifiability 2/2 x 2 2 The problem is

of the problem easily modifiable
since the family
has an adequate
knowledge on
how to treat this
problem and
there are
available
resources given
in the health
center such as
free
medications.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 The problem is

Potential highly preventive
because common
diseases can be
easily eliminated.

4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 1/2 The family

 the Problem recognizes the
condition or
problem but they
don’t perceive it
as something
that needs
immediate

attention.

Total Score 4 1/2

Loss of Job
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 1/3 x 1 1/3 Poor sales may

problem affect the income
of the family that
will lead to not
meeting their
basic needs.

2. Modifiability 1/2 x 2 1 Resources are

of the problem lacking to solve
the problem as
well as their
health status is
not in a good
condition.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Family could start

Potential to cope if problem
is solved.

4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 1/2 Family perceives

the Problem this as a problem
not needing
immediate
attention.

Total Score 2 5/6

Hospitalization of a family member
CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 1/3 x 1 1/3 This is a

problem foreseeable crisis
because
hospitalization of
a family member

would affect the

family’s budget
since it is allotted
mostly on food.

2. Modifiability 1/2 x 2 1 Problem is

of the problem partially
modifiable since
family lacks
financial
resources if
hospitalization
occurs.

3. Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Family could start

Potential to cope if problem
is solved.

4. Salience of 1/2 x 1 1/2 Family perceives

the Problem this as a problem
not needing
immediate
attention.

Total Score 2 5/6