I.

Prioritization of Health Problems

Lack of knowledge regarding health actions on how to quit smoking.

Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

Nature of the 2/3 X 1 2/3 It is a health threat. It affects not only

problem the family but may also pose as a
threat to the community due to
possible acquisition of highly
communicable complications of
smoking
Modifiability of the 2/2 X 2 2 This problem is modifiable because
problem the family has verbalized
willingness to cease smoking
Preventive 3/3 X 1 1 There is a high preventive potential
potential for this problem because as a
nurse/ student nurse, we can give
or teach health education to the
family which they can use as a
guide to decrease and eventually
stop smoking
Salience of he 2/2 X 1 1 Family recognizes it as a problem and
problem needing immediate action yet do
not have the knowledge of how to
do so.
total 4 2/3

Inability to make decisions with respect to taking appropriate health action due to failure to
comprehend nature/magnitude of the problem.
Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification
Nature of Problem 2/3 x 1 2/3 It is a health threat.
Modifiability of the 2/2 x 2 2 The problem is modifiable.
Problem Resources are available
and
interventions are feasible
Preventive 3/3 x 1 1 Occurrence of eye problems
Potential are preventable can be
eliminated if properly
managed.
Salience of 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not perceive
Problem the situation as a problem
TOTAL 3 2/3

Inaccessibility of required service due to physical inaccessibility of house location.

Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

Nature of the 2/3 X 1 2/3 It is a health threat because it

problem impairs the ability of the family
to access needed immediate
intervention
Modifiability of the 1/2 X 2 1 This problem would be partially
 problem modifiable. The family had the
resources to acquire
healthcare at far locations, but
the location of their household
itself is no longer modifiable.
Preventive 2X1 2 There is a moderate preventive
potential potential for this problem
because as a nurse/ student
nurse, all we can do is give
teach health education to the
family regarding information on
alternative sources of health
care.
Salience of 0/2 x 1 0 The family does not perceive the
Problem situation as a problem
TOTAL 3 2/3