A.

Problem Prioritization
Social Indicators

Problem: OCCUPATIONAL STATUS: Unemployment

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem

Occupational
Scale: Health Status
status contributes
Health Resources 3 1 2/3 x 1 2/3
to the wellness of
Health Related 2
the community.
1

2. Magnitude of the
problem
35.34% of the
total populations
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½
of the community
50%-74% affected 3
are unemployed.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is low in
condition or problem modifiability
because the
Scale: High 3 4 1/3 x 4 1/3 family and
Moderate 2 community
Low 1 resources are
Not Modifiable 0 inadequate.
4. Preventive Potential 1 2/3 x 1 2/3 It is low because
the educational
Scale: High 3 attainment of the
Moderate 2 people in the
Low 1 community can

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 not satisfy their
employment
needs.
5. Social Concern The community
recognizes it as a
Scale: Urgent community problem but
concern; expressed 2 failed to carry out
readiness proper
Recognized as a intervention. This
problem but not 1 is may be due to
needing 1 1/2 x 1 ½ the lack of the
urgent attention knowledge in
Not a community 0 terms of the
concern possible
alternative(s) that
can be done to
have a source of
income.
TOTAL SCORE 3 1/3

Problem: CLASS OF WORKER (Seasonal Workers)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score

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1. Nature of the problem
The class of
worker is a
Scale: Health Status
source of health
Health Resources 3 1 2/3 x 1 2/3
that affects the
Health Related 2
health status of
1
community.

2. Magnitude of the
problem

4.97% works in
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 3/4 x 3 2¼
seasonal basis
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is not
condition or problem modifiable since,
the community
Scale: High 3 4 0/3 x 4 0 and family
Moderate 2 resources are not
Low 1 adequate to solve
Not Modifiable 0 the problem.
4. Preventive Potential 1 2/3 x 1 2/3 Having a regular
job is important
Scale: High 3 because it
Moderate 2 provides regular
Low 1 salary for the
family which can
support their
basic needs such
as foods, shelter,
etc., which can
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 health of the
family.
5. Social Concern
The community
recognizes it as a
Scale: Urgent community
problem;
concern; expressed 2
however,
readiness
community folks
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 ½
for now are
problem but not 1
contented with it,
needing
provided that it
urgent attention
can support their
Not a community 0
needs.
concern
TOTAL SCORE 4 1/12

Problem: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Having a low
educational
Scale: Health Status background will
Health Resources 3 1 not be able to
Health Related 2 find them a more
1 financially
2/3 x 1 2/3
profitable job that
can help them
have a healthy
lifestyle ( in
terms of food or
nutrition)

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2. Magnitude of the
problem
43.97% attained
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½ elementary
50%-74% affected 3 education
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is not
condition or problem modifiable, due
to several factors
Scale: High 3 such as personal
4 0/3 x 4 0
Moderate 2 beliefs and
Low 1 choice, and
Not Modifiable 0 inadequate
family resources.
4. Preventive Potential If the people will
finish their
Scale: High 3 education, they
Moderate 2 can find a better
Low 1 job where it can
1 2/3 x 1 2/3
sustain their
needs especially
in regards to their
health
maintenance.
5. Social Concern 1 0/2 x 1 0 The community
does have a
Scale: Urgent community facility for this
concern; expressed 2 (elementary
readiness school); however,
Recognized as a it’s not
problem but not 1 considered a

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urgent attention
Not a community 0
community
concern
concern.

TOTAL SCORE 2 5/6

Problem: TYPE OF COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR HEALTH

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Communication
provides easier
Scale: Health Status information
Health Resources 3 1 dissemination of
Health Related 2 2/3 x 1 2/3 things pertinent
1 to health (e.g
health programs,
health
announcements)
2. Magnitude of the
problem 70.48% of the
population in the
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½ community uses
50%-74% affected 3 verbal
24%-49% affected 2 announcements.
<24% affected 1

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3. Modifiability of the
It is low in
condition or problem
modifiability
because the
Scale: High 3 4 1/3 x 4 1 1/3
community
Moderate 2
resources are
Low 1
inadequate.
Not Modifiable 0
4. Preventive Potential It moderately
preventive because

Scale: High 3 it is impossible to

encourage each
Moderate 2
family to have
Low 1 1 2/3 x 1 2/3
cellphone they lack
financial resources
instead encourage
the use of word of
mouth.
5. Social Concern
Scale: Urgent community
concern; expressed 2 The community
readiness recognized the
Recognized as a
1 1/2 x 1 1 problem, but no
problem but not 1 intervention is
needing
done to solve it.
urgent attention
0
Not a community
concern
TOTAL SCORE 4 4/6

Problem: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PRESENT IN THE COMMUNITY FOR

ACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score

112
1. Nature of the problem Transportation
system is a health
Scale: Health Status resource because
Health Resources 3 1 2/3 x 1 2/3 it affects the
Health Related 2 community in
1 meeting their
needs.
2. Magnitude of the 7.62% of the
problem population
perceived
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 transportation
3 1/4 x 3 ¾
50%-74% affected 3 service as a
24%-49% affected 2 problem that may
<24% affected 1 affect their health
status.
3. Modifiability of the It is low in
condition or problem modifiability
because of the
Scale: High 3 inadequate
4 1/3 x 4 1 1/3
Moderate 2 financial
Low 1 resources of the
Not Modifiable 0 nurse and the
family.
4. Preventive Potential Having enough
transportation
Scale: High 3 system in a
Moderate 2 community is
Low 1 1 /3 x 1 2/3 important to have
an easy
accessible to the
health delivery
system.

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4. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

The community
concern; expressed 2
perceived it as a
readiness
problem but
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 ½
cannot do
problem but not 1
anything to solve
needing
it.
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 3 11/12

Problem: HOUSING CONDITION (Fire Hazard)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem It is a health
related problem

Scale: Health Status 3 because it is an

environmental
Health Resources 2 1
1/3 x 1 1/3 factor that can
Health Related 1
contribute to the
illness- inducing
situations in the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem 34.28% of the
house in the
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½ community
50%-74% affected 3 suggests fire
24%-49% affected 2 hazards.
<24% affected 1

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3. Modifiability of the
It is moderately
condition or problem
modifiable
because health
Scale: High 3 4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3
teaching on fire
Moderate 2
safety measures
Low 1
can be given.
Not Modifiable 0
4. Preventive Potential If proper fire safety
measures will be
Scale: High 3 1 3/3 x 1 1 taught, the
Moderate 2 incidence of fire

Low 1 will be prevented.

5. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

concern; expressed 2 The family
readiness perceives this as
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 a problem but
problem but not 1 gives less
needing attention.
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 6

Problem: HOUSING CONDITION (Congestion)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score

115
1. Nature of the problem Housing
condition
Scale: Health Status 3 (congestion) is a
Health Resources 2 1 health related
1/3 x 1 1/3
Health Related 1 problem because
it may affect the
health of the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem
20% of the total
surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4
population has
50%-74% affected 3
congested houses
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It has a low
condition or problem modifiability,
since the problem
Scale: High 3 is about housing
Moderate 2 condition, the
Low 1 housing materials
Not Modifiable 0 are expensive,
and it is difficult
4 1/3 x 4 1 1/3
to manage;
however, health
teaching (such as
removal of
unnecessary
things that could
eat space) can be
employed.

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4. Preventive Potential If appropriate
interventions are
Scale: High 3 done, the
1 3/3 x 1 1
Moderate 2 incidence of fire
Low 1 can be reduced/
lessened.
5. Social Concern The community
recognizes the
Scale: Urgent community existence of the
concern; expressed 2 problem but they
readiness failed to carry out
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 any intervention;
problem but not 1 their houses are
needing still congested.
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 3 11/12

Environmental Indicators

Problem: Physical/Geographical/Topographical Characteristics of the Community-

Land area is very dry and dusty
Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem 1/3 x 1 1/3 Dry and dusty
area may
Scale: Health Status 3 aggravate pre-
Health Resources 2 1 existing diseases
Health Related 1 particularly
respiratory
diseases such as

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2. Magnitude of the
48.57 % of the
problem
total number of
families lives on
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½
an area where
50%-74% affected 3
land is dry and
24%-49% affected 2
dusty.
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the
It is low in
condition or problem
modifiability
because the
Scale: High 3 4 ¼x4 1
family’s financial
Moderate 2
resources are
Low 1
inadequate.
Not Modifiable 0
4. Preventive Potential If the problem
will be reduced,
Scale: High 3 conditions that
Moderate 2 1 3/3 x 1 1 aggravate
Low 1 respiratory
diseases can be
minimized.
5. Social Concern 1 0/2 x 1 0 The families do
not recognize it
Scale: Urgent community as a problem.
concern; expressed 2
readiness
Recognized as a

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 problem but not 1
needing
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 3 5/6

Problem: Physical/Geographical/Topographical Characteristics of the Community-

Land area has some parts that are slopy
Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem It is a health-
related-problem
Scale: Health Status 3 1/3 x 1 1/3 because it can
Health Resources 2 1 contribute to
Health Related 1 accident hazards.
2. Magnitude of the 29.52% of the
problem surveyed
households,
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1½ recognized that
50%-74% affected 3 their land area has

24%-49% affected 2 some parts that are

slopy.
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 1/3 x 4 1/3 Having the
condition or problem geographical set
up, the family
Scale: High 3 could do
Moderate 2 something about
Low 1 it such as

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 Not Modifiable 0

shovelling the
slopy part.

4. Preventive Potential If appropriate

interventions are
Scale: High 3 1 done, accident
1/3 x 1 1/3
Moderate 2 hazards can be
Low 1 reduced.
5. Social Concern
The family
identify this as a
Scale: Urgent community
problem but
concern; expressed 2
gives less
readiness
attention due to
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
lack of
problem but not 1
knowledge of the
needing
possible
urgent attention
accidents that it
Not a community 0
may cause.
concern
TOTAL SCORE 3

Problem: Toilet Facility (Inadequate Distance of Toilet To Kitchen)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem 1/3 x 1 1/3 Inadequate
distance of toilet
Scale: Health Status 3 kitchen is a
Health Resources 2 1 health problem
Health Related 1 because this will
affect the health

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family.

2. Magnitude of the 53.33% of the

problem total surveyed
population
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 ¾x3 2¼ deviates from the
50%-74% affected 3 standard distance
24%-49% affected 2 of toilet to
<24% affected 1 kitchen.
3. Modifiability of the It is low in
condition or problem modifiability due
to lack of
Scale: High 3 resources;
4 1/3 x 4 1 1/3
Moderate 2 however health
Low 1 teachings will
Not Modifiable 0 prevent problem
that may occur.
4. Preventive Potential If problem will
be solved,
Scale: High 3 transmission of
Moderate 2 pathogenic
1 3/3 x 1 1
Low 1 disease like Hepa
A, Diarrhea and
Amoebiasis can
be prevented.
5. Social Concern 1 0/2 x 1 0 Not a community
concern because
Scale: Urgent community of lack in
concern; expressed 2 available space,

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 readiness
Recognized as a
problem but not 1 financial
needing resources and
urgent attention man power.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 4 11/12

Problem: Storage of Drinking Water (Without Cover)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem The problem is
health-related
Scale: Health Status 3 1/3 x 1 1/3 because it affects
Health Resources 2 1 the health of the
Health Related 1 community folks.
2. Magnitude of the
25.71% of the
problem
surveyed
population has
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 ¾x3 2¼
storage of
50%-74% affected 3
drinking water
24%-49% affected 2
without cover.
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 1 It is highly
condition or problem modifiable,
3/3 x 4 through health
Scale: High 3 teachings about
Moderate 2 the proper
Low 1 storage of
Not Modifiable 0 drinking water
and state benefits

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 of proper storage
of water.

4. Preventive Potential It may prevent

other diseases
Scale: High 3 1 3/3 x 1 1 such as dengue,
Moderate 2 amoebiasis, and
Low 1 diarrhea.
5. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community The community

concern; expressed 2 recognizes the
readiness presence of the
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 problem but they
problem but not 1 failed to do
needing proper
urgent attention intervention.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5 1/12

Problem: Storage of Drinking Water (Inadequate Water Sources)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem 1/3 x 1 1/3 It is a health
related problem
Scale: Health Status 3 because it
Health Resources 2 1 contributes to the
Health Related 1 health problems
of the

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2. Magnitude of the
problem
34.29 % has
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 inadequate water
2/4 x 3 1 1/2
50%-74% affected 3 resource.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is moderately
condition or problem modifiable
because nurses
Scale: High 3 can provide
Moderate 2 4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3 health teachings
Low 1 on its importance
Not Modifiable 0 on how to store
water properly
for future use.
4. Preventive Potential It promotes
proper hygiene
Scale: High 3 and prevents the
Moderate 2 1 thirst of the
3/3 x 1 1
Low 1 family and
dehydration later
on.
5. Social Concern 1 The community
recognizes the
Scale: Urgent community existence of the
concern; expressed 2 ½x1 ½ problem but they

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 readiness
Recognized as a
problem but not 1 failed to do
needing proper
urgent attention interventions.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 6

Problem: Food Storage (Absence of Food Storage)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Absence of food
storage is a
Scale: Health Status 3 health threat,
Health Resources 2 1 since it may
Health Related 1 affects the health
1/3 x 1 1/3
of the community
by easy
contamination of
food through flies
and cockroaches.
2. Magnitude of the
problem 22.86% of the
total surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 population has
50%-74% affected 3 absence of food
24%-49% affected 2 storage.
<24% affected 1

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3. Modifiability of the Through proper
condition or problem education,
families may use
Scale: High 3 other ways on
Moderate 2 proper storing of
4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3
Low 1 foods such as
Not Modifiable 0 using of
containers or
covering of
foods.
4. Preventive Potential Solution of the
problem can
Scale: High 3 prevent diseases
Moderate 2 1 2/3 x 1 2/3 such as diarrhea,
Low 1 and other
intestinal
diseases.
5. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

The community
concern; expressed 2
perceived it as a
readiness
problem but they
Recognized as a 1 1/3 x 1 1/3
do not do
problem but not 1
anything to solve
needing
the problem.
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 4 3/4

Problem: General Home Sanitation (Dirty Home Sanitation)

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 Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Dirty home
sanitation is a
Scale: Health Status 3 health threat that
Health Resources 2 1 1/3 x 1 1/3 can contribute to
Health Related 1 health problems
of the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem

35.24% has dirty

Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2
home sanitation.
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Through proper
condition or problem health teachings,
reinforcement,
Scale: High 3 follow-ups and
Moderate 2 the availability of
Low 1 4 3/3 x 4 4 family and
Not Modifiable 0 community
resources, the
community can
manage proper
home sanitation.
4. Preventive Potential 1 3/3 x 1 1 If adequate home
sanitation be
Scale: High 3 properly
Moderate 2 implemented and
Low 1 maintained, the

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 recurrence of
microorganisms/
infection -related
health problems
will be reduced
and prevented.
5. Social Concern The community
perceived it as a
Scale: Urgent community problem but no
concern; expressed 2 solution is
readiness implemented to
Recognized as a address the
1 1/3 x 1 1/3
problem but not 1 problem on dirty
needing home sanitation
urgent attention due to some
Not a community 0 factors like
concern laziness and no
time for cleaning.
TOTAL SCORE 7 1/6

Problem: Garbage Disposal (Burning)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Burning as a
mean of garbage
Scale: Health Status 3 disposal is a
1/3 x 1 1/3
Health Resources 2 1 health problems
Health Related 1 to the
community.

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2. Magnitude of the
problem 48.57% of the
total respondents
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2 uses burning as
50%-74% affected 3 ways of garbage
24%-49% affected 2 disposal
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Through proper
condition or problem health teachings,
reinforcements
Scale: High 3 and follow ups,
4 3/3 x 4 4
Moderate 2 the community
Low 1 can manage
Not Modifiable 0 proper garbage
disposal.
4. Preventive Potential If adequate
properly garbage
Scale: High 3 disposal will be
Moderate 2 implemented and
Low 1 maintained,
possible
1 3/3 x 1 1
recurrence of
respiratory
problems such as
asthma,
emphysema will
be prevented.
5. Social Concern 1 1/3 x 1 1/3 The community
perceive it as a
Scale: Urgent community problem but
concern; expressed 2 some of the
readiness community

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 Recognized as a
problem but not 1
people are still
needing
burning theor
urgent attention
garbages.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 7 1/6

Problem: Garbage Disposal (Open Dumping)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Open dumping
on garbage
Scale: Health Status 3 disposal is a
Health Resources 2 1 health threat
1/3 x 1 1/3
Health Related 1 which may
contribute health
problems to the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem
4.76 % uses open
dumping system
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2
as their way of
50%-74% affected 3
garbage disposal.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 3/3 x 4 4 It is moderately
condition or problem modifiable, since
proper health
Scale: High 3 teaching,
Moderate 2 reinforcement

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 Low 1 and follow-ups
Not Modifiable 0 and manage
proper waste
disposal such as
recycling,
segregation etc.
4. Preventive Potential If adequate
properly garbage
Scale: High 3 disposal will
Moderate 2 implement and
Low 1 maintained,
1 3/3 x 1 1 possible
recurrence of
infection –related
problems will be
reduced and
prevented.
5. Social Concern

The community
Scale: Urgent community
perceived it as a
concern; expressed 2
problem but
readiness
some of the
Recognized as a 1 1/3 x 1 1/3
community
problem but not 1
people are still
needing
dumping garbage
urgent attention
in an open field.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 71/6

Problem: Type of Drainage System (Absence of Drainage System)

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 Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Absence of
drainage system
Scale: Health Status 3 is a health threat
Health Resources 2 1 that may
1/3 x 1 1/3
Health Related 1 contribute to the
health problems
of the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem
12.38% have
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 absence of
50%-74% affected 3 drainage system.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Through the
condition or problem available nurse
and family
Scale: High 3 resources such as
Moderate 2 manpower,
Low 1 knowledge of the
4 3/3 x 4 4
Not Modifiable 0 nurse and the
materials used in
making a
drainage, the
problem can be
modified.
4. Preventive Potential 1 2/3 x 1 2/3 If adequate
drainage system
Scale: High 3 be properly

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 Moderate 2 implemented and
Low 1 maintained the
possible
occurence of
infection like
diarrhea, cholera,
etc. will be
reduced and
prevented.
5. Social Concern
The community
does not
Scale: Urgent community
perceived it as a
concern; expressed 2
problem as
readiness
evidenced by not
Recognized as a 1 0/3 x 1 0
doing any
problem but not 1
solution to
needing
address the
urgent attention
problem on
Not a community 0
drainage system.
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5 3/4

Problem: General Backyard Sanitation (Dirty Sanitation)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Dirty sanitation is
a health threat
Scale: Health Status 3 that can
Health Resources 2 1 1/3 x 1 1/3 contribute to
Health Related 1 health problems
of the
community.

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2. Magnitude of the
problem

46.67% has dirty

Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2
home sanitation.
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the The community
can manage
condition or problem
proper home
sanitation,
through proper
Scale: High 3
4 3/3 x 4 4 health teachings,
Moderate 2 reinforcement,
follow-ups and
Low 1
family and
Not Modifiable 0 community
resources.
4. Preventive Potential If adequate home
sanitation be
properly
Scale: High 3 implemented and
maintained, the
Moderate 2
recurrence of
Low 1 1 3/3 x 1 1 microorganisms/
infection –related
like skin
infections etc.
health problems
will be reduced
and prevented.
5. Social Concern 1 1/3 x 1 1/3 The community
perceived it as a
problem but no
Scale: Urgent community solution is
implemented to
concern; expressed 2
address the
readiness problem on dirty
home sanitation
Recognized as a
due some factors
problem but not 1 like laziness, no
time for cleaning
needing
etc.

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 urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 7 1/6

Problem: Ventilation (Poor)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Poor ventilation
is a health threat
Scale: Health Status 3 that may affect
1/3 x 1 1/3
Health Resources 2 1 the health of the
Health Related 1 community.

2. Magnitude of the
problem

39 % has poor
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2
ventilation.
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3 Moderately
condition or problem modifiable since
the problem is
Scale: High 3 ventilation the
Moderate 2 families financial
Low 1 resources is
Not Modifiable 0 limited and the
nurse can educate
them about poor
ventilation and
how they will

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 prevent possible
complications
related to the
problem such as
easy transmission
of airborne
diseases(colds,
measles, etc.)
4. Preventive Potential Transmission of
respiratory
Scale: High 3 1 3/3 x 1 1 diseases will be
Moderate 2 prevented.
Low 1
5. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community Not a community

concern; expressed 2 concern because
readiness for them it is
Recognized as a 1 0/3 x 1 0 enough to have
problem but not 1 houses whether
needing the ventillation is
urgent attention adequate or poor.
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5 1/2

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Cough)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score

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1. Nature of the
problem Cough is a health
problem that
Scale: Health Status 3 1 3/3 x 1 1 reduces the
Health Resources 2 capability of
Health Related 1 wellness.

2. Magnitude of the
20% of the 405
problem
surveyed
population of
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 ¼x3 3/4
Sapang Maragul
50%-74% affected 3
experiences
24%-49% affected 2
cough.
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Through health
condition or problem teaching
concerning the
Scale: High 3
proper use of
Moderate 2
4 2/3 x 4 2¼ medicinal plants
Low 1
like lagundi, the
Not Modifiable 0
presence of
cough will be
reduced.
4. Preventive Potential 1 3/3 x 1 1 If intervention is
done properly,
Scale: High 3
threat from
Moderate 2
diseases
Low 1
particularly
pneumonia and
Chronic
Obstructive
Pulmonary

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 Disease can be
prevented.

4. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

The community
concern; expressed 2
recognizes it as a
readiness
problem but
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 ½
problem but not failed to carry out
1
needing proper
urgent attention intervention.
Not a community
0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5½

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Asthma)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the
problem Asthma is a
health deficit that
Scale: Health Status 3
Health Resources 2
1 3/3 x 1 1 requires

1 immediate
Health Related
action.

2. Magnitude of the 3 ¼x3 3/4 6.23% out of 405

problem respondents has
asthma.
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2

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 <24% affected 1

3. Modifiability of the It is moderately

condition or problem modifiable because
the resources are
Scale: High 3 inadequate such as
Moderate 2 the financial
Low 1 resources of the
Not Modifiable 0 family although
4 2/3 x 4 2¼ the problem can be
alleviated through
health teachings
with regards to
different kinds of
herbal medicines
such as the use of
the lagundi plant.
4. Preventive Potential Problems such as
difficulty of
Scale: High 3
breathing, poor
Moderate 2
oxygenation and
Low 1
other respiratory
1 1/3 x 1 1/3 complication can
be prevented if
proper
interventions are
done.

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4. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

The community
concern; expressed 2
recognizes it as a
readiness
problem but
Recognized as a 1 2/2 x 1 1
problem but not failed to carry out
1
needing proper
urgent attention intervention.
Not a community
0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5 1/3

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Skin Disease)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem

Skin disease is a
Scale: Health Status
health deficit
Health Resources 3 1 3/3 x 1 1
because it
Health Related 2
reduces wellness.
1

2. Magnitude of the
problem 20 out of 405
respondents or
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 4.94%
50%-74% affected 3 experienced skin
24%-49% affected 2 disease.
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 2/3 x 4 2 1/3 It is moderately
modifiable
condition or problem
because the
financial
resources are
Scale: High 3

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 Moderate 2 inadequate
although it can be
Low 1
prevented
Not Modifiable 0 through proper
nursing
interventions and
health teachings.
4. Preventive Potential The problem is
highly preventive
because
Scale: High 3 complications
1 3/3 x 1 1 such as infection
Moderate 2
can be prevented
Low 1 if the problem
will be solved
properly.
4. Social Concern
Scale: Urgent community
concern; expressed
The community
readiness 2 recognized it as a
Recognized as a problem but they
1 1/2 x 1 ½ do not do any
problem but not intervention to
needing 1 solve/lessen the
problem.
urgent attention
Not a community
concern 0
TOTAL SCORE 5 7/12

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Kidney Problem)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score

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1. Nature of the problem Kidney problems
such as UTI,
Scale: Health Status AGN, are health
Health Resources 3 1 deficit
3/3 x 1 1
Health Related 2 considering that
1 it reduces the
wellness of the
individual.
2. Magnitude of the
problem
0.74% of the
surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4
population has
50%-74% affected 3
this problem.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Proper hygiene,
condition or problem choice of foods,
and healthy
Scale: High 3 lifestyle (e.g.
Moderate 2 4 2/3 x 4 2 1/3 exercise, etc.) as
Low 1 health teachings
Not Modifiable 0 may reduce the
occurrence of
these diseases.
4. Preventive Potential 1 3/3 x 1 1 It is highly
preventable and
Scale: High 3 can also reduce
Moderate 2 the occurrence of
Low 1 other
complications
such as renal
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4. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

concern; expressed 2
The community
readiness
does not perceive
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 ½
it as a problem or
problem but not 1
concern.
needing
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5 7/12

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Cyst)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Cyst is health
deficit that
Scale: Health Status reduces wellness
1 3/3 x 1 1
Health Resources 3 of an individual.
Health Related 2
1
2. Magnitude of the 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 0.99% of the
problem respondents in
the community
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 have this
50%-74% affected 3 problem.
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 <24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Removal of these
condition or problem cysts may require
surgery. Proper
Scale: High 3 hygiene, choice
Moderate 2 of foods, and
Low 1 healthy lifestyle
4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3
Not Modifiable 0 (e.g. exercise,
etc.) as health
teachings may
reduce the
occurrence of
these diseases.
4. Preventive Potential If managed
properly,
Scale: High 3 malignancy of
Moderate 2 1 3/3 x 1 1 these cyst can be
Low 1 prevented that
can prelude to
cancer, etc.
4. Social Concern The community
does perceive it
Scale: Urgent community as a problem or
concern; expressed 2 concern but
readiness failed to do
Recognized as a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 appropriate
problem but not 1 actions due to
needing lack of
urgent attention knowledge and
Not a community 0 financial
concern resources.

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 TOTAL SCORE 5 11/12

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Abdominal Pain)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Abdominal pain
is a health deficit
Scale: Health Status that reduces
1 3/3 x 1 1
Health Resources 3 wellness.
Health Related 2
1
2. Magnitude of the
problem
4.94% of the
surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4
population has
50%-74% affected 3
abdominal pain.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is highly
condition or problem modifiable
because through
Scale: High 3 health teachings
Moderate 2 and proper
Low 1 interventions
4 3/3 x 4 3
Not Modifiable 0 such as proper
positioning and
using medicinal
plants can lessen
the existence of
the problem.

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4. Preventive Potential The severity of
pain and
Scale: High 3 discomfort will
Moderate 2 1 1/3 x 1 1/3 be reduced if
Low 1 proper
interventions
were done.
4. Social Concern
There is an
urgent
Scale: Urgent community
community
concern; expressed 2
concern the
readiness
community
Recognized as a 1 2/2 x 1 1
expressed
problem but not 1
readiness on how
needing
to cure and elicit
urgent attention
the problem on
Not a community 0
abdominal pain.
concern
TOTAL SCORE 6 1/12

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Rheumatism)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem Rheumatism is a
health deficit that
Scale: Health Status needs to be
1 3/3 x 1 1
Health Resources 3 addressed.
Health Related 2
1
2. Magnitude of the 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 3.95% of the 405
problem respondents have
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Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4
50%-74% affected 3
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the It is moderately
condition or problem modifiable since
the ulasimang
Scale: High 3 bato, which can
Moderate 2 4 2/3 x 4 2 2/3 alleviate the
Low 1 symptoms of
Not Modifiable 0 rheumatism is
present in the
community
4. Preventive Potential The initial
treatment for the
Scale: High 3 alleviation of
Moderate 2 symptoms of
1 2/3 x 1 2/3
Low 1 rheumatism
could prevent the
severity of the
problem.
4. Social Concern
The communiy
Scale: Urgent community percieved the
concern; expressed 2 presence of the
readiness problem, but they
Recognized as a 1 1/2 do not carry out
1/2 x 1
problem but not 1 the proper
needing interventions that
urgent attention could address the
Not a community 0 problem.
concern

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 TOTAL SCORE 5 7/12

Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Diarrhea)

Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem This is a health
deficit that
Scale: Health Status reduces the
1 3/3 x 1 1
Health Resources 3 capability for
Health Related 2 wellness.
1
2. Magnitude of the
problem
7.65% of the
total surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 2/4 x 3 1 1/2
respondents are
50%-74% affected 3
having diarrhea.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 3/3 x 4 1 The availability
condition or problem of the nurses like
health teachings
Scale: High 3 and community
Moderate 2 resources (herbal
Low 1 plants) will
Not Modifiable 0 control further
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 dehydration that
may occur.

4. Preventive Potential Through health

teaching and with
Scale: High 3 the use of
Moderate 2 community
Low 1 resources
complications
1 3/3 x 1 1
such as
dehydration and
fluid and
electrolyte
imblances can be
controlled.
4. Social Concern

Scale: Urgent community

The communiy
concern; expressed 2
percieved this as
readiness
a problem but
Recognized as a 1 1/2
1/2 x 1 failed to carry out
problem but not 1
proper
needing
management.
urgent attention
Not a community 0
concern
TOTAL SCORE 5

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Problem: Health and Illness Variables (Fever)
Actual
Criteria Weight Computation Justification
Score
1. Nature of the problem It is a health
deficit that
Scale: Health Status 3 contributes to the
1 3/3 x 1 1
Health Resources 2 health problems
Health Related 1 of the
community.
2. Magnitude of the
problem
18.67% of the
surveyed
Scale: 75 %-100% affected 4 3 1/4 x 3 3/4
respondents have
50%-74% affected 3
fever.
24%-49% affected 2
<24% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the 4 3/3 x 4 1 High in
condition or problem modifiability
since the
Scale: High 3 knowledge of the
Moderate 2 nurse and the
Low 1 resources of the
Not Modifiable 0 community are
available like
herbal plant such
as lagundi, health
teachings like
tepid sponge bath
and the
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 lagundi.

4. Preventive Potential High in

preventive
Scale: High 3 potential since of
Moderate 2 the possibilities
1 3/3 x 1 1
Low 1 of convulsions
and
complications are
prevented
4. Social Concern
It is an urgent
Scale: Urgent community community
concern; expressed 2 concern when an
readiness individual in the
Recognized as a 1 1 community
2/2 x 1
problem but not 1 knows that he has
needing a fever,
urgent attention interventions are
Not a community 0 done.
concern
TOTAL SCORE 7¾

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 RANKING AND PRIORITIZATION

RANK PROBLEM SCORE

1 Fever 7¾
1 Malnutrition 7¾
2 Storage of Drinking Water (without cover) 7 1/3
3 Colds 7¼
4 Improper Garbage Disposal (Burning/ Open Dump) 7 1/6
4 Dirty Home Sanitation 7 1/6
4 General Backyard Sanitation 7 1/6
5 Abdominal Pain 6 11/12
6 Fire Hazard 6
6 Inadequate Water Resources 6
7 Absence of Drainage System 5¾
8 Cough 5½
9 Cyst 5 11/12
10 Skin Disease 5 7/12
10 Kidney Problem 5 7/12

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B. Community Health Care Plan

Method of
Community
Health Objectives of Nursing Nurse-
Nursing Goal of Care Resources Required Evaluation
Problem Care Interventions Community
Problem
Contact
Fever as Health Inability to Within five days Within three a.1. Assesed 1. Community Material resources: Goal was met.
Deficit provide of community hours of sitio community contact/ visit visual aids
adeqaute visits the class, the awareness of the
Cues: nursing care to a members of the community will: existing problem. 2.Community Human resources:
member commuity will a. gain (To know the assembly time and effort of the
18.67% has a suffering from be able to gain knowleege and problem and proper community folks.
fever, body fever due to lack informationon understand intervention for it.) 3. Sitio Class
temperature of knowledge how to manage about fever, a.2. Discussed the
higher than about the the existing proper; occurence of fever.
37.50C. condtition. condition by interventions (To increase clinets’
implementing b. enumerate awareness.)
correct actions and demonsrate
regarding to the proper b.1. Taught the
problem. intervention to community people
treat feve; the way of lagundi
c. decide and reservation as a mean
implement of ftreating fever.
propewr (For them to learn
interventions alternative other
enumearated to than the over-the-
them. counter drugs.)
b.2. Demostrated the
correct way of
rendering tepid
sponge bath. (To
impart knowledge on
how to give primary
intervetion to patient
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 c.1. Corrected the
wrong notions of the
people about fever
such as covering the
patient with blanket,
etc. (To increase the
clienta’ knowledge.)
c.2. Taught
administration of
antipyretic drugs
such as paracetamol,
if lagundi is not
available. (To widen
clients’ knowledge in
proper drug
administration.)
c.3. Informed the
client that if fever
lasted longer than
three days,
significant other with
fever ahoulf already
be brought to the
hospital. (To
determine if more
complicated disease
is prevented.)

Justification: The goal was met since the community members understand and gain knowledge from the class sitio done as manifested by the
community folks that they can enumerate the proper ways in preventing and doing the proper action about fever.

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 Method of
Community Nursing Nurse- Resources
Goal of Care Objectives of Care Evaluation
Health Problem Nursing Problem Interventions Community Required
Contact
Malnutrition as a Inability to provide Within eight days Within eight days of a.1. Assessed 1.Community Material Goal was
health status. adequate nursing of community community, the community awareness contact: visit resources: partially met.
care to a member visits the community people of the problem (To visual aids.
Cues: 7 ¾ most of suffering from community will be able to: widen their 2. Community
the community malnutrition due to members will be a. Gain and knowledge about the assembly Human
folks specially lack of knowledge able to gain understand problem.) resources:
children has a low about the information on knowledge a.2. Discussed the time and
weight for thier age. condition. how to manage the about nature of the problem effort of the
existing condition Malnutrition, to the community. community
by implementing the proper (To widen their folks.
correct actions intervention and knowledge about the
regarding to the prevention problem)
problem. b. Enumerate and a.3. Enumerated to the
demonstrate community folks the
some of the complications that
cheap but may occur if
highly unsolved.
nutritious menu (To increase
such as obedience with the
dinengdeng na health teaching)
malunggay w/
dried shrimp, b.1. The members of
adobong the community were
kangkong w/ educated about the
tofu, etc. signs and symptoms
c. Develop of malnutrition such
initiative in as weight loss,
planning and weakness, and slow
cooking menus wound healing.
that are (To heighten
nutritious even awareness with the
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 and health b.2. Instructed parents
teaching to provide nutritious
foods available in the
community resources.
(To made an initial
solution to the
problem)
b.3. Encouraged
community to avail
medications provided
by the health and
related agencies for
malnourished
children.
(To facilitate
resolution of
malnutrition)

c.1. Discussed with

the parents or the
significant others
some cheap and
nutritious.

Justification: The goal was partially met because there is an improvement in the weight of the children based on the data given to us by the DSWD,
but since the program is still on the process, the full effect of the program is not yet seen.

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 Method of Nurse-
Community Objectives of Nursing Resources
Health Problem Goal of Care Community Evaluation
Nursing Problem Care Interventions Required
Contact
Storage of Inability to Within three Within three hours a.1 Assessed 1.Community Material The goal was
drinking water recognize the weeks of of sitio class with community contact/ visit resources: visual partially met.
without cover presence of the community visits, community folks awareness of the aids
(Health threat) condition of the the community will: problem 2. Community
problem due to members will be (To broaden their assembly Human resources:
Cues: lack of or able to understand a. learn the knowledge about time and effort of
>There is no cover inadequate the importance of importance of the storing their 3. Sitio class the community
in the storage of knowledge. having a clean correct way of water) folks.
drinking water by stored drinking storing their a.2 Discussed to
the community water drinking water, them the different
people with a that is it should be methods of storing
score of 7 1/3. covered water.
b. apply correct (To provide
methods of storing alternatives that
water, that is it they may use in
should be covered storing of their
water)
a.3 To encouraged
to use the different
methods of storing
water, such as
placing water in a
jar with cover. (To
provude easier
understanding on
proper water
storage of
drinking water)

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 of water to
promote the health
and well-being of
each individual.
(To promote health
and well being of
each individual.)
b.2 Assisted the
community in
performing the
discussed actions.(
To support and
guide them
appropriately)

c.1 Educated the

community on the
practice of having
a storage of water
with cover.
(To broaden their
knowledge about
the problem
)

Justification: The goal was partially met because there are still some people in the community who do not practice; as manifested by some
community folks do not covers thier drinking water.

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 Method of
Community
Health Objectives of Nursing Nurse- Resources Evaluation
Nursing Goal of Care
Problem Care Interventions Community Required
Problem
Contact
Colds as a Inability to Within three Within three a.1 Assessed the 1. Community Material The goal was
Health provide weeks of hours of sitio awareness of the contact/ visit resources: visual partially met
deficit adequate community class regarding comminyt about the aids
nursing care to visits and the use of 10 existing problem (To 2. Community
Cues: the sick at risk nursing DOH the broaden their assembly Human
>10.24 % of member of the intervention, community will knowledge about the resources: time
the surveyed family in the the community be able to: disease.) 3. Sitio Class and effort of the
population community due will have the a. have enough a.2. Explored with the community
has colds to: knowledge knowledge community the factors folks.
with a score about the about the that increase the risk
of 7 1/4 a. lack of nature of the nature of the of occurrence of
inadequate disease as well problem its colds.( To increase
knowledge as its possible their knowledge about
about the complications complication the disease.)
disease or health and treatment. and its severity.
condition. b. know the b.1. Explored the
proper community the
management different ways of
and treatment treating and managing
of colds and be colds based on the
able to apply resources of the
them later on community.
(To provide proper
interventions that may
be use in their
everyday lives)
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 management of colds
such as proper
blowing of nose, and
encouraging fluid
intake.(To facilitate
the curing of colds)

Justification: The goal was partially met because correct health practices pertaining to cold management were still not applied by some of the
community folks. The occurrence of colds in the community was not totally dissolved, in spite of the rendered health teachings and nursing
intervention.

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 Method of
Community
Health Objectives of Nursing Nurse- Resources
Nursing Goal of Care Evaluation
Problem Care Interventions Community Required
Problem
Contact
Improper Inability to Within three Within three a.1 Assessed 1. Community Material resources: Goal was
garbage make weeks of hours of sitio community contact/ visit visual aids partially met.
disposal (Open decisions with community class regarding awareness of the
dumping and respect to visits, the health and existing problem 2.Community Human resources:
burning )as taking community environmental (To know the assembly time and effort of
health threat. appropriate members will sanitation, the problem and the community
health action learn the community proper 3. Sitio Class folks.
Cues: due to low correct ways will: intervention for it)
Community salience of the of garbage a. Gain a.2 Enumerated
folks dump problem. disposal and knowledge of possible recurrence
their wastes will implement possible of infection related
and ans burned it. effects of to improper
thier garbages improper garbage disposal.
on the open garbage (For the
fields with a disposal in community to be
score of 7 ¼. health and aware on possible
environmental disease they may
sanitation encounter)
b. Increase
awareness of b.1 Encouraged to
method of use different ways
prevention and of disposing the
control about garbage such as
improper use of compost pit
garbage and segregation.(
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c. Decide and understanding on
implement p[roper garbage
necessary disposal)
action about b.2 Instructed the
management community various
of improper methods in
garbage preventing possible
disposal. infection.( To
prevent the further
complication of the
problem)
b.3 Demonstrated
proper disposing of
garbage such as
segregating. (To
provide easier
understanding on
how to carry out
specific
intervention)

c.1 Assisted
community on
segregating.( To
know proper ways
of segregating.)
c.2 Helped
community to
decide appropriate
action to be
taken.(To prevent
and manage
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 to the availability
of the resource)
c.3 Reinforced the
community in
performing the
discussed actions.
(To ensure long-
term compliance)

Justification: The goal was partially met due to the non-compliance of the few members of the community with regards to the proper disposal of
garbages, despite of the health teachings the group has given as manifested by some garbage were still seen in the backyards of the community folks
and despite of the health teachings and the different interventions rendered, there were people in the community who were still doing their old way of
disposing their garbage which is burning as manifested by the one of the family’s verbalization of, “naiipon kasi yung mga basura kaya hindi pa rin
naming maiwasang sunugin ang mga basura namin.

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 Method of Nurse-
Health Community Resources
Goal of Care Objectives of Care Nursing Interventions Community Evaluation
Problem Nursing Problem Required
Contact
General a. Inability to Within five days Within three hours a.1. Assessed knowledge 1.Community Material Partially
Backyard make decisions of community of sitio class, the community folks about the contact/ visit resources: Met
Sanitation with respect to visit, the community will: existing problem. (To know visual aids
(Dirty) as a taking appropriate community folks the existing problem.) 2. Community
Health Threat health action due will learn the a. have adequate a.2. Informed and explained assembly. Human
to low salience of proper general knowledge on the importance of having a resources:
the problem. backyard keeping their clean backyard. (To give them time and effort
sanitation and be backyard sanitation an idea of good effects of of the
b. Inability to able to put them clean through the keeping their backyard clean) community
provide a home into practice. health teaching of a.3. Enumerated to them the folks.
environment the students possible diseases that may be
conducive to acquired if general sanitation
health b. be able to apply is not practice such as
maintenance and the teaching that diarrhea, cholera, and skin
personal will be provided to diseases. (To educate them
development due them. about the consequence of non-
to inadequate compliance)
knowledge of c. maintain the
importance of cleanliness of b.1 Assessed uinderstanding of
hygiene and general backyard patients or the teachings that
sanitation. sanitation the researchers provided to
application of the them. (To facilitate learning.)
health teachings b.2. Then let the community
given to them. choose for the various ways
presented to them. (For the
Application of the given ways)

c. Establish reinforcement
with compliance through
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 will be a punishment of non-
compliance. (To maintain the
general backyard sanitation)

Justification: Goal was partially met because though all of the above interventions were applied, there were still few who were not complying with
the health teaching given to them.

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 Method of Nurse
Community Intervention
Health problem Goal of care Objectives of care Community Evaluation
nursing Problem Measures
contact
Abdominal Pain as a 1. Inability to Within 3 weeks Within 3 hours of a.1. Assessed the 1.Community visit Goal was met.
health deficit provide adequate community visits Sitio class, the awareness of of the
nursing care to the the community community will: community about 2.Health Teachings
Cues: 4.94% of the sick member of the will take the a. Have broader abdominal pain. (To
community folks family due to lack necessary knowledge about know problem 3.Sitio class
experience this kind of knowledge about measures to abdominal pain. existing.)
of problem with a disease/health prevent or b. Ensure that the a.2. Explore with the
score of 6 11/12. condition and properly manage children or the community their health
inadequate abdominal pain. whole family in the practices and behaviors
Community community will which can be
Resources have a check up. contributing factors in
-financial c. Select and developing abdominal
constraints implement method pain.
appropriate to (To determine
manage condition contributing factors
and prevent and be able to offer
possible health teachings
complications that concerning these
may develop factors).
d. Properly utilize a.3. Discuss to the
the recommended community the cause
DOH Herbal Plants and nature of
for abdominal pain. abdominal pain.
a. Clinical
Manifestations of
abdominal pain.
b. Explain to the
community the cause
possible complications
that may develop.
c. Proper management
and treatment of
abdominal pain.
(To increase the
community’s knowledge
on the condition)
a.3. Demonstrate
alternative ways in
managing and treating
abdominal pain.
(preparing a yerba
Buena decoction)
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To provide the
community alternatives
for proper decision
Justification: The goal was met because the community verbalized the importance of treating and managing abdominal pain because of possible
complications as well as the importance of having a regular check-up. They agreed upon the alternatives presented and said that they will implement
these things.

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C. Recommendations

The researchers identified, ranked, and implemented nursing care plans to the
problems in Bagong Barrio Resettlement, Sapang Maragul and through this, the group
formulated the following recommendations that would help the community inprove their
health.

These recommendations are based on the top five community problems and these
include:

1.A. FEVER
a. He should be in bed rest and should increase fluid intake.
b. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C such as fruits and vegetables like kalamansi,
dalandan, and cauliflower.
c. Use herbal plants such as lagundi to relieve the condition.

1.B. MALNUTRITION
a. Parents, especially the mothers must give adequate amount of nutritious foods
at three meals every day.
b. Mothers should breastfedd their infants exclusively during their first six months
of life and should be continue until their two years of age.
c. Complete immunizations must be obtained to boost the child’s immune system
and help prevent further complications of the problem.
d. Parents should monitor their child’s food intake.
e. Parents of the malnourished children found should participate in the feeding
program of the DSWD.

2. STORAGE OF DRINKING WATER

a. Family should use covered-containers such as jags and pitchers.
b. Place their water containers in a clean and safe surface area in the house to
ensure that the water will be kept clean.

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 c. Be sure that the containers of water are always tightly sealed to prevent rodents
from contaminating the water.
d. Be sure to clean the containers before storing the water.

3. COLDS
a. If an individual has a cold, he should be in bed rest and should increase fluid
intake.
b. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C such as fruits and vegetables like kalamansi,
dalandan, and cauliflower.
c. Facial towel or handkerchiefs should be used when the child sneezes or when
wiping away nasal secretions. Soils tissues need to be discarded promptly to
minimize the spread of the organisms to others in the home.
d. Regular hand washing following sneezing or nose blowing also deters the
spread of the infection.

4.A. IMPROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL (BURNING/ OPEN DUMPING)

a. Garbage should be segregated according to its properties.
b. Prevent burning of wastes that contains plastics.

4.B. DIRTY HOME SANITATION

a. Regular cleaning of the house should be established.
b. Proper placement of their furniture/ appliances.
c. Dispose things that are not useful anymore.

4.C. GENERAL BACKYARD SANITATION (DIRTY)

a. Porper solid and liquid waste management (e.g. compost pit, segregation)
b. Remove potential breeding sites for vectors of diseases (e.g. stagnant water,
damp and dark places)
c. Regular trimming of plants and trees and maintain a dry and dust-free
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5. ABDOMINAL PAIN
a. Encourage family to use specific home remedies to relieve the pain of faily
member and to reduce the family’s financial onstraints. (e.g. heating pad,
herbal remedies such as yerba buena)
b. Advise family on proper dosage, route and action of pain medications
prescribed by a physician.
c. Teach the family when to refer to a medical professional.

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