COMMUNITY HEALTH PROBLEMS PRIORITIZATION

Family: Mingoy Family

1.​Problem: Hypertension

Criteria Standard Score Weight Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Wellness State 3 1 3/3x1 1 The grandmother of the family has already been diagnosed
condition or the Health Deficit 3 with hypertension, making the illness a health deficit.
problem presented Health Threat 2
Foreseeable Crisis 1

2. Modifiability of Easily Modifiable 2 2 2/2x2 2 Hypertension can be easily modified through lifestyle, proper
the condition or the Partially modifiable 1 nutrition, and strict adherence to the prescribed medication.
problem Not modifiable 0

3. Preventive High 3 1 2/3x1 0.6 Non-modifiable risk factors such as age and family history
potential Moderate 2 make hypertension moderately preventable, needing more
Low 1 than lifestyle changes and proper nutrition, but seek out
medical intervention.

4. Salience Needs immediate attention 2 1 2/2x1 1 Considering the patient’s age, and significant time since the
Does not need immediate 1 last assessment the family acknowledges that immediate
attention 0 attention is crucial to prevent further complications.
Not a problem

Total score: 4.6

Family: Mingoy Family

2.​Problem: Inaccessibility to Health Insurance (Philhealth)

Criteria Standard Score Weight Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Wellness State 3 1 1/3x1 0.3 The issue of inaccessibility to PhilHealth is categorized as a
condition or the Health Deficit 3 foreseeable crisis because the lack of access to health
problem presented Health Threat 2 insurance directly impacts the ability of individuals and
Foreseeable Crisis 1 families to obtain necessary healthcare services. Without
insurance, many people are unable to afford essential medical
treatments, increasing the risk of untreated illnesses and
health complications.

2. Modifiability of Easily Modifiable 2 2 2/2x2 2 The issue is considered Easily Modifiable because there are
the condition or the Partially modifiable 1 practical and straightforward interventions that can be
problem Not modifiable 0 implemented to improve access to PhilHealth. These include
conducting community health education sessions, simplifying
enrollment procedures, and facilitating partnerships with local
government units to assist families in signing up for
PhilHealth. With coordinated efforts and increased awareness,
the problem can be addressed effectively within a relatively
short time frame.

3. Preventive High 3 1 3/3x1 1 The Preventive Potential is High. Improving access to

potential Moderate 2 PhilHealth can prevent significant health issues by enabling
Low 1 people to seek medical care earlier, reducing the likelihood of
more serious conditions developing.
4. Salience Needs immediate attention 2 1 1/2x1 0.5 The client believes that the problem of inaccessibility to
Does not need immediate 1 PhilHealth does not need immediate attention in comparison
attention 0 to other urgent health issues such as disease outbreaks or
Not a problem acute medical emergencies. While it is important to address,
the impact of inaccessibility to health insurance is more
long-term, and the family can still access some level of
healthcare through other means in the short term. This means
that although it is an important issue, it does not require
urgent action compared to more pressing health concerns.

Total score: 3.8

Family: Mingoy Family

3. Problem: Inadequate Living Space

Criteria Standard Score Weight Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Wellness State 3 1 2/3x1 0.6 Inadequate living space poses a risk to the physical and
condition or the Health Deficit 3 psychological well-being of the family members. Crowded
problem presented Health Threat 2 environments can lead to stress, poor hygiene, and the
Foreseeable Crisis 1 potential spread of infectious diseases. It can also affect
mental health and overall family dynamics.
2. Modifiability of Easily Modifiable 2 1 2/2x2 1 While the problem of inadequate living space may be
the condition or the Partially modifiable 1 challenging to resolve completely, interventions such as
problem Not modifiable 0 rearranging the current living environment, improving
ventilation, and seeking social or housing support can
partially alleviate the issue.

3. Preventive High 3 1 2/3x1 0.6 Some preventive measures can be implemented, such as
potential Moderate 2 promoting better space management or linking the family
Low 1 with local services that can provide financial assistance or
relocation programs. However, the extent of prevention is
limited by external factors like financial constraints.

4. Salience Needs immediate attention 2 1 1/2x1 0.5 The issue of inadequate living space, while important, may
Does not need immediate 1 not require immediate intervention compared to more urgent
attention 0 health problems. The family is coping with the current
Not a problem situation, and there is no acute crisis directly linked to the
living space at this moment.

Total score: 2.7

Family: Mingoy Family

4. Sanitation

Criteria Standard Score Weight Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Wellness State 3 1 2/3x1 0.6 Sanitation is crucial for the health of the family, as inadequate
condition or the practices lead to the spread of diseases like cholera and
problem presented Health Deficit 3 dysentery, while also contaminating water sources and
increasing the risk of vector-borne illnesses. Improving
Health Threat 2 sanitation is vital to reduce these health risks.

Foreseeable Crisis 1
2. Modifiability of Easily Modifiable 2 2 1/2x2 1 Sanitation is partially modifiable because improvements can be
the condition or the made through better infrastructure and education, but cultural
problem Partially modifiable 1 beliefs, economic constraints, and existing environmental
conditions can limit the effectiveness of these interventions.
Not modifiable 0

3. Preventive High 3 1 3/3x1 1 Sanitation has high preventive potential because it effectively
potential reduces the transmission of infectious diseases by ensuring the
Moderate 2 safe disposal of human waste, maintaining clean water
supplies, and promoting hygienic practices.
Low 1

4. Salience Needs immediate attention 2 1 2/2x1 1 Sanitation Needs immediate attention because inadequate
sanitation contributes to the spread of infectious diseases,
Does not need immediate 1 which can have severe health consequences, particularly for
attention vulnerable members of the family (children and the elderly).
0
Not a problem

Total Score 3.6

Family: Mingoy Family

5. Death of a Family Member

Criteria Standard Score Weight Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Wellness State 3 1 1/3x1 0.3 The death of a family member is a foreseeable crisis because
condition or the Health Deficit 3 it can significantly impact the emotional and psychological
problem presented Health Threat 2 well-being of surviving family members.
Foreseeable Crisis 1

2. Modifiability of Easily Modifiable 2 2 0/2x2 0 The death of a family member is considered non-modifiable
the condition or the Partially modifiable 1 because it is an inevitable part of the human experience that
problem Not modifiable 0 cannot be prevented or altered.

3. Preventive High 3 1 1/3x1 0.3 In terms of preventive potential, the death of a family member
potential Moderate 2 is scored low because, despite efforts to promote health and
Low 1 manage chronic conditions, death remains an inevitable
outcome of life.

4. Salience Needs immediate attention 2 1 1/2x1 0.5 The family believes that the issue does not require immediate
Does not need immediate 1 attention, as it is a natural event that most families will
attention eventually experience.
Not a problem 0

Total Score 1.1

PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION:
1.​ HYPERTENSION​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.6
2.​ INACCESSIBILITY TO HEALTH INSURANCE (PHILHEALTH)​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.8
3.​ INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.7
4.​ SANITATION ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.6
5.​ DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1.1