SCALE FOR RANKING A PROBLEM

I. IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 It is a health threat that requires
Problem immediate management
because it can affect their
health.
b. Modifiability of 2/2x2 2 The problem is easily
the Problem modifiable since the family are
capable of reducing and
eliminating waste.
c. Preventive 3/3x1 1 It is easily preventive if proper
Potential waste disposal will be imposed
to prevent possible diseases to
arise.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The family recognizes it as a
Problem problem but failed to carry out
proper intervention.
Total score 4.17

II. POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 It is a health threat.
Problem
b. Modifiability of 2/2x2 2 The problem can be easily
the Problem modified since the resources
are present in the family.
c. Preventive 3/3x1 1 Occurrence of any diseases can
Potential be easily prevented if proper
personal hygiene will be
imposed.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The family recognizes it as a
Problem problem but does not show
concerns.
Total score 4.17
III. LACK OF VENTILATION

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 It is a health threat.
Problem
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The problem can be partially
the Problem modified because some
resources and interventions
needed to solve the problem
are not available.
c. Preventive 3/3x1 1 Proper ventilation keeps the air
Potential fresh and health indoors. It can
affect the overall well-being of
individuals as well as indoors
pollutants and high level of
moisture.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The family recognizes it as a
Problem problem but not give
immediate attention.
Total score 4.17

IV. UNSANITARY FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 This problem is a health threat
Problem because it can affect their
health.
b. Modifiability of 2/2x2 2 The problem can be easily
the Problem modified by letting the family
know how to utilize the
available resources used in
handling the food and
emphasizing to them the proper
food handling before and after
cooking through health
teachings.
c. Preventive 3/3x1 1 It is highly preventive because
Potential they already had knowledge
about the importance of proper
food handling.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The problem is not perceived
Problem as a problem requiring
immediate attention.
Total score 4.17
V. HYPERTENSION

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 3/3x1 1 The problem can be classified
Problem as health deficit.
b. Modifiability of 2/2x2 2 The problem can easily
the Problem modified since the individuals
have knowledge about their
conditions and the medications
needed for their condition. The
students also conduct a free
vital signs checking.
c. Preventive 1/3x1 0.33 It is low preventive because
Potential they are not complying to their
check-ups, not eating healthily
and their environment is not
suitable for their conditions.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The family recognizes it as a
Problem problem but failed to carry out
proper intervention.
Total score 3.83

VI. IMPROPER DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 This problem is a health threat
Problem because it causes foul smell,
pests and vectors that could
affect the health and be a
source of illness to the
community.
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The community knows the
the Problem health threats that can get to
this problem. But they do not
have enough resources to
improve their drainage system.
c. Preventive 3/3x1 1 The problem has been existing
Potential for years. It can be preventive
if they take action to facilitates
the cleaning and lending their
resources to improve the
drainage situation.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 They already know the
Problem problem but they have no
immediate action.
Total score 3.17
VII. FINANCIAL INSTABILITY

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 1/3x1 0.33 It is a forseeable crisis.
Problem
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The problem is partially
the Problem modifiable since some
resources are available to solve
the problem.
c. Preventive 2/3x1 0.67 The problem can be
Potential moderately prevented by
looking for available work or
job.
d. Salience of the 2/2x1 1 They already know the
Problem problem and take immediate
action.
Total score 3

VIII. PRESENCE OF BREEDING OR RESTING SITES OF MOSQUITOS, FLIES,

COCKROACHES AND RODENTS

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 It is a health threat that demand
Problem immediate action.
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The resources and
the Problem interventions needed to solve
the problem are partially
available to the community.
c. Preventive 2/3x1 0.67 It is moderately preventive
Potential because of the occurrence of
dengue, malaria and other
communicable diseases are less
likely to be reduce or
minimize.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The community considers that
Problem the problem doesn’t need
immediate attention.
Total score 2.84
IX. ACCIDENTAL FALL

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 2/3x1 0.67 It is a health threat that need
Problem attention and management to
avoid accidents and injuries.
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The problem is partially
the Problem modifiable because the family
does not have enough
resources to solve the problem.
c. Preventive 2/3x1 0.67 It is partially preventive
Potential because the resources are
limited.
d. Salience of the 0/2x1 0 The family does not perceive
Problem this as a problem or condition
needing to change.
Total score 2.34

X. UNEMPLOYMENT

Criteria Computation Score Justification

a. Nature of the 1/3x1 0.33 The problem can be classified
Problem as forseeable crisis.
b. Modifiability of 1/2x2 1 The problem is partially
the Problem modifiable by having a proper
resources to solve the problem.
c. Preventive 1/3x1 0.33 It is low preventive because the
Potential educational attainment of the
people in the community
cannot satisfy their
employment needs.
d. Salience of the 1/2x1 0.5 The family recognizes it as a
Problem problem but failed to carry out
proper intervention.
Total score 2.16
 RANKING SCORES
1. Improper Waste Disposal 4.17
2. Poor Personal Hygiene 4.17
3. Lack of Ventilation 4.17
4. Unsanitary food handling and preparation 4.17
5. Hypertension 3.83
6. Improper Drainage System 3.17
7. Financial Instability 3
8. Presence of breeding or resting sites of 2.84
mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and rodents
9. Accidental fall 2.34
10. Unemployment 2.16