SCALE FOR RANKING FAMILY HEALTH PROBLEMS ACCORDING

TO PRIORITIES

A. Family size beyond family resources.

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3= 0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The problem is a
health threat,
because it can
affect the status of
the family.
2. Modifiability of 2/2= 1x2= 2 2 Current
the problem knowledge,
interventions and
resources are
available to solve
the problem.
3. Preventive 2/3= 0.66x1= 0.66 0.66 The preventive
potential potential is
moderate;
resources can be
utilized to
encourage growth,
promoting
experiences.
4. Salience 2/2- 1x2= 2 2 The family
recognizes the
problem as serious
and it needs
immediate
attention.
total 5.32

B. Inadequate living space

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3= 0.66x1= 0.66 0.66 It is a health threat
that does not
demand immediate
action.
2. Modifiability of ½= 0.5x2=1 1 Increasing the
the problem living space will
require quite a
financial
expenditure. The
family resources
are presently not
adequate
considering the
other problems;
however after
things can be
arranged for more
space.
3. Preventive 3/3= 1x1= 1 1 Increasing the
Potential living space will
a. provide privacy
to members.
b. provide for
 bigger space to
allow adequate
movements and
housework’s.
4. Salience 0/2- 0x1= 0 0 Not felt a problem
to the family
total 2.66

C. Inadequate personal belongings/ utensils

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3= 0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The problem is a
health threat
because it’s a poor
environmental
sanitation.
2. Modifiability of ½=0.5x2=1 1 Problem is
the Problem partially
modifiable, family
resources are not
adequate to
facilitate needs.
3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Preventive
potential potential is high,
depends upon
family resources.
4. Salience 0/2=0x1=0 0 A problem that
does not needs
immediate action.
Total 2.16

D. Lack of food storage facilities

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The problem is a
health threat
because it can
affect their health.
2. Modifiability of ½=0.5x2=1 1 Problem is
the problem. partially
modifiable,
depends upon
action.
3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 It is moderately
Potential preventive,
depends upon
family income.
4. Salience ½=0.5x1=0.5 0.5 They recognized
the problem but
don’t give
immediate
attention.
total 2.16

E. Poor ventilation and lightning

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The family prone
to accidents and
injury because of
 poor lighting
while having a
poor ventilation
can cause
pulmonary
illnessess.

2. Modifiability of ½=0.5x2=1 1 It is not easily

the problem modified because
of the area they
have still has an
unpleas- ant smell.

3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 It can be

Potential prevented by
putting additional
lights and
minimizing the
cause of having an
unpleasant odor.

4. Salience ½=0.5x1=0.5 0.5 place to solve this

problems because
it needs Moderates
actions can take
more financial
resources

Total 2.82

F. Air Pollution

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The problem is a
health threat, can
cause danger to
health.
2. Modifiability of ½=0.5x2=1 1 Problem is
the problem partially
modifiable,
explore the
importance
3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Preventive
Potential potential is
moderate, depends
upon the location
4. Salience 0/2=0x1=0 0 Not felt a problem
to the family.
total 2.32

G. Pointed Sharp Objects

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification
!. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The problem is a
health threat, it
can cause danger.
2. Modifiability of ½=0x2=1 1 The problem is
the problem partially
modifiable,
explain well
3.Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 The preventive
Potential potential is
moderate, depends
on the budget.
4.Salience 0/2=0x1=0 0 Not felt a problem
to the family
total 2.32

H. Presence of breeding places of pest and rodents

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 May develop
serious illnessess
that can give them
more problem with
regrads to their
health.

2. Modifiability of 2/2=1x2=2 2 It is not easily

the problem modified in a sense
that though the
family will
conduct preventive
measures to avoid
presence of
breeding places of
insects there will
always be a threat
because of the
environment they
have.

3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 There is always

Potential spontaneous
cleaning in every
area of the house
to prevent any
breeding places of
insects.

4. Salience ½=0.5x1=0.5 0.5 Needs special

attention to avoid
any complications.

total 3.82

I. Improper refuse disposal

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Can be a threat of
having some
serious illnesses
that may develop
to the family.

2. Modifiability of 2/2=1x2=2 2 It can be modified

the problem by putting proper
garbage disposal

3. Preventive 3/3=1x1=1 1 Highly preventive

Potential if the family
realize the
importance of
having proper
waste disposal.

4. Salience 0/2=0x1=0 0 It really needs

immediate
attention to avoid
developing serious
illnesses

total

J. Improper drainage system

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Health treat to the
family because
terribly could
affect the health
due to bad smell
and could be the
source of diseases.
2. Modifiability of ½=1x2=2 2 Problem is
the problem partially
modifiable
depends on action.
3.Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 It is highly
Potential preventive if there
support/action in
brgy.officials.
4. Salience 0/2=0.5x1=0 0 They already know
the problem but
they have no
immediate action.
total 3.82

K. Fire hazards

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Health treat
because can affect
the health of the
family due to
inadequate living
space.
2. Modifiability of 2/2=1x2=2 2 Problem is
the problem modifiable
depends upon the
action of the
family.
3. Preventive 1/3=0.33x1 0.33 It is highly
Potential preventable if
there’s an
immediate action
of the family.
4. Salience ½=0.5x1=0.5 0.5 The problem is
recognized but it
depends to the
 family.
total 3.49

L. Fall Hazards

Criteria Computation Actual weight Justification

1. Nature 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 Health threat
problem that
might kill them.

2. Modifiability of 2/2=0.5x2=1 1 Easily modified

the problem that these hazards
should be
minimize and give
attention to it.

3. Preventive 2/3=0.66x1=0.66 0.66 This can be

Potential prevented by
having adequate
storage of the
hazardous
materials

4. Salience 0/2=0x1=0 0 This can be

prevented by
having adequate
storage of the
hazardous
materials

total 2.32
 Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge with gratitude the assistance of many people

who contributed to the preparation and for the making of our FNCP.

We are specially grateful to the Capitol University Department of Nursing for

enabling us to make this successful. The encouragement of Ms.Alojado, Clinical
Instructor of RLE-6 and the cooperation and support of Mr. Rexonel W. Ranile
and the staff of Health Center Lapasan have been deeply appreciated.

Last but by no means we would like to thank our parents who’s always there for
us and financially assisted, encouragement and critical comments throughout the
weeks of our duty in the community.