1.

Underweight

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health status
Health Status 3 problem because it
Health Resources 2 1 1/3 increases the
Health Related 1 morbidity in the
community.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 22% of the population
50%-74% affected 3 ages 0-5 years old,
25%-49% affected 2 3 21/4 and 30% of ages 6 and
<25% affected 1 above. A total of 52%
of the population is
affected.
3. Modifiability of the Problem The problem is
High 3 moderately modifiable
Moderate 2 since the community
Low 1 currently intervenes
Not Modifiable through feeding
4 4
0 program. The
barangay health
workers have the
knowledge to manage
the problem as well.
4. Preventive Potential Elimination of
High 3 underweight cases
Moderate 2 will help to decrease
Low 1 the susceptibility of
the community to
other diseases and
1 1 infection. The
problem can be
prevented through
increased knowledge
on proper food
selection and
preparation.
5. Social Concern The community
Urgent community concern recognized and
with expressed readiness 2 expressed concern
Recognize problem but not 1 1 about the problem
needing urgent attention 1 through active
Not a common concern participation in the
0 feeding program.
TOTAL SCORE 10 7 7/12
2. Cigarette Smoking in the Family

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health related
Health Status 3 problem which affects
1 1
Health Resources 2 morbidity of the
Health Related 1 population.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 54.1% of the
2¼
50%-74% affected 3 3 community
25%-49% affected 2 population.
<25% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Problem The problem is
High 3 moderately modifiable
Moderate 2 since there is no
Low 1 current program for
Not Modifiable cessation of smoking
0 and it’s difficult, yet
2 2/3 possible, to convince a
4
person to risk)
gradually quit
smoking.
prevention of smokers
(yes it is
modifiable)age ng
start ng smoke
4. Preventive Potential Possible
High 3 complications that can
Moderate 2 be prevented include
Low 1 respiratory and heart
problems, as well as
1 1
complications in
pregnancy. Increased
knowledge about
smoking effects can
prevent the problem.
5. Social Concern 1 ½ The community
Urgent community concern recognized the
with expressed readiness 2 problem but does not
Recognize problem but not perceive it as needing
needing urgent attention 1 urgent attention.
 Not a common concern
0
TOTAL SCORE 10 7 5/12

3. Acute Upper Respiratory Infection

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health status
Health Status 3 problem which affects
1 1
Health Resources 2 morbidity of the
Health Related 1 population.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 78% of population.
50%-74% affected 3 3 3
25%-49% affected 2
<25% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Problem The problem has
High 3 moderate
Moderate 2 modifiability.
Low 1 Environmental factors
Not Modifiable such as climate are
0 non-modifiable. There
is no community
4 2 2/3
program available, but
educating the
community about
transmission and
proper management
will partially modify
the problem.
4. Preventive Potential Susceptibility to TB
High 3 and other respiratory
Moderate 2 illnesses caused by
Low 1 AURI can be
prevented. Increasing
immune system of
1 1
children and education
about transmission
and proper
management will
likely prevent the
problem.
5. Social Concern 1 ½ The community
 Urgent community concern recognized but not
with expressed readiness 2 expressed urgent
Recognize problem but not attention about this
needing urgent attention 1 problem.
Not a common concern
0
TOTAL SCORE 10 6 5/6

4. Hypertension

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health status
Health Status 3 problem which affects
1 1
Health Resources 2 morbidity of the
Health Related 1 population.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 43.2% of the
50%-74% affected 3 3 1½ population ages 18
25%-49% affected 2 years old and above.
<25% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Problem The problem is
High 3 moderately modifiable
Moderate 2 since it involves
Low 1 lifestyle modification,
Not Modifiable 4 2 2/3 such as diet and
0 exercise. Currently
there is no community
program focusing on
hypertension.
4. Preventive Potential Raising the level of
High 3 awareness regarding
Moderate 2 the condition and
Low 1 regular blood pressure
monitoring will
1 s1
prevent people from
its complications such
as diseases of the
kidney, heart and
brain.
5. Social Concern 1 ½ The community
Urgent community concern recognized but not
with expressed readiness 2 expressed urgent
 Recognize problem but not attention about this
needing urgent attention 1 problem.
Not a common concern
0
TOTAL SCORE 10 6 2/3

5. Lack of Adequate Sleep/Rest (erase)

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health status
Health Status 3 problem which affects
1 1
Health Resources 2 morbidity of the
Health Related 1 population.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 51.8% of the
50%-74% affected 3 3 2¼ community
25%-49% affected 2 population.
<25% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Problem The problem has low
High 3 modifiability.
Moderate 2 Resources to promote
Low 1 adequacy of sleep is
Not Modifiable 4 1 1/3 readily accessible, but
0 certain factors such as
age, stress levels, and
working hours is
considered.
4. Preventive Potential Increasing education
High 3 about stress
Moderate 2 management and ways
Low 1 to induce sleep can
1 1
prevent complications
such as obesity and
susceptibility to other
illnesses.
5. Social Concern The community does
Urgent community concern not recognize and
with expressed readiness 2 express urgent
Recognize problem but not 0 0 attention about this
needing urgent attention 1 problem.
Not a common concern
0
 TOTAL SCORE 10 5 7/12

6. Cancer

Criteria Weight Score Justification

1. Nature of the Problem It is a health status
Health Status 3 problem which affects
1 1
Health Resources 2 morbidity of the
Health Related 1 population.
2. Magnitude of the Problem The problem affects
75%-100% affected 4 38.5% of community
50%-74% affected 3 3 1 1/2 population.
25%-49% affected 2
<25% affected 1
3. Modifiability of the Problem There is no available
High 3 community program
Moderate 2 focused on cancer.
Low 1 Chronic condition
4 1 1/3
Not Modifiable such as cancer needs
0 extensive
management and
resources.
4. Preventive Potential Decrease in mortality
High 3 and incidence of
Moderate 2 multi-system
Low 1 1 2/3 condition is prevented
once diet and lifestyle
modification is
implemented.
5. Social Concern The community does
Urgent community concern not recognized and
with expressed readiness 2 expressed urgent
Recognize problem but not 1 0 attention about this
needing urgent attention 1 problem.
Not a common concern
0
TOTAL SCORE 10 4½
Prioritized Health Problems

The list of the following Community Health Nursing Problems ranked according to priorities.

1. High incidence of Underweight individuals ages 5 years old and below and

10 years old and above - 9 1/4

2. High incidence of cigarette smoking - 6 11/12

3. High incidence of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections - 6 5/6

4. High incidence of Elevated Blood Pressure in ages 18 years old and above - 6 2/3

5. High incidence of Lack of Adequate Sleep and Rest - 5 7/12

6. High incidence of Cancer - 4 1/2