FAMILY CASE STUDY

FAMILY NAME:

Gardon

ADDRESS: Blk 4. room

7,Phase 5 Brgy. Dela Paz I. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA HOUSEHOLD NUMBER: BARANGAY HOUSEHOLD NUMBER:

II. FAMILY DATA Length of residency: 13 years Place of origin: Bicol (Luzon) Family size: 6 members Religion: Husband: Roman Catholic Wife: Roman Catholic

FAMILY MEMBERS CHART Family Member s

1.A.G.. 2.R.G. 3.L.G. 4.R.G. 5.A.G.

Age
40 18 15 12 9

Sex
Female Male female Male female

Civil Status
Married Single Single Single Single

Position in the family

Wife Son Daughter Son Daughter

Relationship to family head

Mother Child Child Child Child

Educational attainment
High school Graduate High school Graduate Presently studying (Grade 4 student) Presently studying (Elementary) Presently studying (H.S.)

Occupation
House wife Studying Student Student Student

6.Jay jay

male

Single

son

child

III. INITIAL DATA BASE

A. Family structure, characteristics and dynamics The Gardon family resides at 111, Garden Medium Rice Dela Paz St. Mandaluyong Blk 4. room 7,Phase 5 Brgy. Dela Paz . They are a nuclear type of family that has five members and all are Roman Catholic. The head of the family is Mr. _____. (___ years old) together with his wife Mrs. A.G. (40 years old) and both of them were not able to pursue in high school. They have 3 children studying one in high school and two in elementary near them. The oldest is studying college. Mr. and Mrs. G. originated from Bicol but tagalog is the primary dialect spoken of the family since they live in Brgy. Dela Paz. And the head of the family was the only one whos working for the family as a shoe cleaner but they was only sustented. Mrs. A was 8 months pregnant,__ AOG and expected to deliver on __.

B. Socio-economic and cultural characteristics Regarding with their socio-economic aspect, the family salary as a shoe cleaner approximately 1000 monthly. The sum of their income will be divided for their expenses such as 1.food, 2. Education, 3. Utilities (rent/other bill), 4. health and others. The one who makes decision with their money is their mother. In terms of relationship of them with their community They dont attend on community meeting or assemblies because they say that they have no time for that.

C. Home and Environment Under environmental factors, their house is a room which measures 4 square meters. that is inadequate space for five of them and it is not well ventilated because their home has only one window for the air to come in. As I assess the pregnant mother, I saw that the place is not well organized and the family has no cabinets for food storage. They cook food with charcoal. The water they drink is tap water. Their toilet is a community toilet, it is de-buhos and in front of the public is full of stagnant water. They make use of plastics or sacks for their trash, and according to them it was collected by a track every wednesday. The drainage is close and the water flows freely. They have no garden and stray pets. There kitchen and sala are one who serves also as gate for visitors.

D. Health status of each family member As for the Past illness of the family include tonsillitis, typhoid fever, diarrhea, cough and colds.They have enough time of sleep and eat three times a day. They primarily eat rice, vegetables, fish, meat, and fruits. and sometimes their oldest daughter skips breakfast at the morning and goes to school without eating anything. The drink alcoholic drinks occasionally and no family members smoke.

IV. Identifying Family health problems A. Listing and categorizing heath problems

Cues/Data 1. Family lives in one-room house with dimension of 2 meters by two meters. 2. Presence of cockroaches, rats, flies, mosquito, 3. mother is 40 years old and 8 months pregnant

Health Problem * Inadequate family resources, specifically financial resources. * Threat of cross-infection from a communicable disease.

*possible complication related to age 4. not adequate ventilation because of only one window

Computing and justifying scores of health problems

Family no. Problem: Family lives in one-room house with dimension of 2 meters by two meters Criteria Standard Score Weight Actual score Justification 1. Nature of health threat 2 /3 x 1 0.67 It is a health the Problem threat for all of the members of the family because if one carries a disease then it could spread to others 2. Modifiability of the Problem Partially Modifiable 1 /2 x 2 1 The family has difficulty of proving themselves a bigger place to live. By increasing the living space, it will reduce the transferability of communicable diseases; provide privacy for members, and bigger space to allow free movements. The family doesn't see this as a problem as long as they have shelter.

3. Preventive Potential

High

/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem

Does not need immediate attention

/2 x 1

Total score: 2.67

Family no. Problem: Criteria 1. Nature of the Problem

Standard health threat

Score 2

Weight /3 x 1

Actual score 0.67

Justification It is a health threat because they won't be able to maintain their health and problems will be developed. There are interventions and resources available to help them solve the problem. Highly preventive because the family can give time to exercise together to maintain their health.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

Partially Modifiable

/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

High

/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem

/2 x 1

0 Total score: 2.67

Family no. Problem: Presence of Breeding place of insects and rodents Criteria Standard Score Weight Actual score Justification 1. Nature of the Problem health threat 2 /3 x 1 0.67 It is a health threat because these insects and rodents may carry microorganisms that can cause diseases. There are interventions and resources available to help them solve the problem. These insects and rodents can't be easily eliminated and prevented. The diseases caused by insects and rodents are not easily cured. It is a problem since complication of diseases caused by these insects and rodents may be fatal to the each of the family member. Total score: 2.34

2. Modifiability of the Problem

Partially Modifiable

/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

Moderate

/3 x 1

0.67

4. Salience of the Problem

Needs immediate attention

/2 x 1

Family no. Problem: Inadequate Relaxation Criteria Standard Score 1. Nature of the Problem health threat 2

Weight 2/3 x 1

Actual score 0.67

Justification It is a health threat because the family is so stressed with their work, it could cause health problems. There are interventions and resources available to help them solve the problem. They can take time off from work and have some bonding time with their children.

2. Modifiability of the Problem

Partially modifiable

1/2 x 2

3. Preventive Potential

High

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the Problem

/2 x 1

0 Total score: 2.67

B. Ranking health problems according to priority Ranking health problems of family Priority Problem 1. Presence of Breeding health threat place of insects and rodents 2. Inadequate Living Space health threat Score 2.34 2.67

3. Inadequate Exercise 4. Inadequate Relaxation

health threat health threat

2.67 2.67

FAMILY NURSING CARE PLAN Intervention Plan Method Nursing of Resourc Criteria intervention Nurse es : Required family Standa Contac rd: t 1. Discuss to Home - videos the family Visit about the dangers cleanline of insects ss inside and rodents the 2. Explore house with the -Visual family ways Aids of about implementin maintaini g measure to ng personal personal hygiene hygiene especially and among the home dependent sanitation members -Time 3. Explore and effort with the of the family ways nurse of and the implementin family g sanitation measures such as sweeping and washing the floors everyday

Health Proble m

Family Nursing Problem

Goal of care

Objectives of care

Presenc e of Breedin g place for insects and rodents

Threat of crossinfection from insects and rodents 1. Inability to recognize the presence of health threat due to lack of knowledge about the condition 2. Inability to make decisions with respect to talking appropriate health action on the threat due to comprehend the nature of the problem 3. Inability to provide a home environment conducive to health maintenance and personal development

After nursing interventio n, the presence of breeding place for insects and rodents is eliminated

After nursing intervention, the family will be able to maintain cleanliness in their house and reduce the presence of communicab le diseases and infections

due to a. Ignorance of preventive measures

FAMILY CASE STUDY

Submitted by:

Toco, aymi lee M.

III section 3 Control no: 409

Submitted to CI:

airene ronquillo
Elogio Rodriguez Health Center (Mandaluyong City)