Health Problem: Presence of Vectors of Diseases

Criteria Score Computation Justification

I. Nature of 2 2/3x1 = 0.67 Vectors can transmit infectious diseases either actively or
Problem: passively (vector-borne diseases). Biological vectors, such
Health Threat as mosquitoes and ticks may carry pathogens that can
multiply within their bodies and be delivered to new hosts,
usually by biting. Vector-borne diseases account for more
than 17% or 700,000 deaths annually, and affect the
poorest populations.

II. Modifiability 1 1/2x2 = 1 The family’s problem regarding the presence of vectors of
 Easily diseases is moderately modifiable as evidenced by:
Modifiable  presence of vector-breeding sites within the
 Moderately baranggay.
Modifiable  house within a flood-prone area, which increases the
 Not amount of standing water, creating more breeding
Modifiable areas for many vectors.
 inability to provide a home environment conducive to
health maintenance due to financial constraints.
III. Preventive 2 2/3x1 = 0.67 The problem has a moderately preventable potential as
Potential evidenced by the following criteria:
 High  susceptibility to vector-borne diseases can be
 Moderate minimized with improved sanitation.
 Low  family uses mosquito repellent coil and mosquito
nets, and shows willingness to eradicate transmission
of infection.
IV. Salience 1 1/2x1 = 0.5 Prior to the student nurses’ interventions, the family is
 Problem aware and considers the situation a problem not needing
Needing of an urgent attention.
Urgent
Attention
 Problem
Needing Not
Urgent
Attention
 Not A Felt
Problem