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    Hypertension Criteria Score Computation Justification

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    The document summarizes four health problems using a criteria-based scoring system to prioritize them. It analyzes each problem's nature, modifiability, preventive potential, and perceived salience on scales of 1-3. Based on the total scores, the top priority problem is the presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house, which scores 4.67. The second priority is hypertension at 4.00. The third is the presence of health hazards at 3.67. The fourth priority is inadequate living space, which scores 2.84.

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    The document summarizes four health problems using a criteria-based scoring system to prioritize them. It analyzes each problem's nature, modifiability, preventive potential, and perceived salience on scales of 1-3. Based on the total scores, the top priority problem is the presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house, which scores 4.67. The second priority is hypertension at 4.00. The third is the presence of health hazards at 3.67. The fourth priority is inadequate living space, which scores 2.84.

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    The document summarizes four health problems using a criteria-based scoring system to prioritize them. It analyzes each problem's nature, modifiability, preventive potential, and perceived salience on scales of 1-3. Based on the total scores, the top priority problem is the presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house, which scores 4.67. The second priority is hypertension at 4.00. The third is the presence of health hazards at 3.67. The fourth priority is inadequate living space, which scores 2.84.

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    Hypertension Criteria Score Computation Justification

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    The document summarizes four health problems using a criteria-based scoring system to prioritize them. It analyzes each problem's nature, modifiability, preventive potential, and perceived salience on scales of 1-3. Based on the total scores, the top priority problem is the presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house, which scores 4.67. The second priority is hypertension at 4.00. The third is the presence of health hazards at 3.67. The fourth priority is inadequate living space, which scores 2.84.

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    1.

    HYPERTENSION

    CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

    NATURE OF THE PROBLEM


    Health Deficit 3 3/3X1=1 Hypertension is a Health deficit in which will cause
    complications that requires immediate attention and adequate
    management of one’s blood pressure.

    MODIFIABILITY OF THE
    PROBLEM
    Easily Modifiable 2 2/2X2=2 The resources needed to modify the problem are present in
    the family and with the help of the nurse; the family can
    correctly apply simple measures to solve the problem.

    PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
    High 3 3/3X1=1 Increase blood pressure can be prevented through proper
    health teaching and proper health management of
    hypertension.

    SALIENCE OF THE
    PROBLEM 0 0/2X1=0
    Not perceived as a problem The client involved doesn’t consider this as a problem
    because for him, he is already taking medication for
    hypertension
    4
    2. INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE TO MEET THE FAMILY SIZE

    CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

    NATURE OF THE PROBLEM


    Health Threat 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 This is considered as a health threat because inadequate living
    space and ventilation predispose the family to health
    problems and may affect the activities of its members.

    MODIFIABILITY OF THE
    PROBLEM
    Partially Modifiable 1 1/2X2=1 The family’s resources are inadequate to provide a proper
    living space to its members due to prioritized needs. But the
    resources of the nurse such as health teachings and advises
    can promote change in the problem.

    PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL
    Moderate 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 The lack of resources makes it difficult to achieve total
    problem modifiability and thus, may not totally decrease the
    possibility of problems that may occur in the future.

    SALIENCE OF THE
    PROBLEM 1 1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5 The family experiences some difficulty regarding this
    Perceived as a problem not problem but explains that this is not their priority.
    needing immediate attention

    2.84
    3. PRESENCE OF HEALTH HAZARDS

    CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

    NATURE OF THE
    PROBLEM 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 No drainage systems and presence of incorrectly kept
    Health Threat construction materials will promote diseases and unwanted
    injury to family members.

    MODIFIABILITY OF THE
    PROBLEM 2 2/2X2=2 Family resources such as manpower and time are present.
    Easily Modifiable

    PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL 3 3/3X1=1 Diseases and injuries can be highly prevented if interventions
    High are applied to enhance the family’s environment status

    SALIENCE OF THE 0 0/2X1=0 The family does not foresee the situation as a health hazard,
    PROBLEM thus they don’t consider it as a problem.
    Not perceived as a problem 3.67
    4. PRESENCE OF BREEDING SITES OF MOSQUITOS AND FLIES IN THE HOUSE

    CRITERIA SCORE COMPUTATION JUSTIFICATION

    NATURE OF THE
    PROBLEM 2 2 / 3 X 1 = 0.67 Flies and mosquitoes may transmit microorganisms and
    Health Threat which cause disease in human. Thus, the presence of breeding
    sites in the house will encourage growth of these bacteria-
    carrying microorganism and will become a threat to every
    member.

    MODIFIABILITY OF THE
    PROBLEM 2 2/2X2=2 The family have the time and resources in managing this
    Easily Modifiable problem, the nurse can educate the family about preventive
    measures to lessen the possibility of acquiring diseases.

    Diseases caused by vectors can be prevented if proper


    PRVENTIVE POTENTIAL 3 3/3X1=1 management of the problem will be given
    High

    SALIENCE OF THE The family perceived the problem requiring immediate


    PROBLEM 2 2/2X1=1 attention due to high cases of dengue
    Perceived as a problem needing
    immediate attention 4.67
    SCALE FOR PRIORITIZING HEALTH PROBLEMS

    1. Presence of breeding sites of mosquitos and flies in the house 4.67


    2. Hypertension 4.00
    3. Presence of health hazard 3.67
    4. Inadequate living space to meet family size 2.84

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