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Chapter VIII

PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED

Problems Identified

Score

1. Unavailability of Potable Drinking Water

9.33

2. High Incidence of Working Individuals Exposed to Occupational Hazards

8.33

3. Poor Utilization of Herbal Medicines

8.5

4. Improper Waste Disposal 8.08

5. Lack of Accessible Health Care Facilities

8.01

(Health Center, Manpower, and Supplies)

6. Prevalence of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection

8

7. Improper Storage of Drinking Water

7.83

8. High Incidence of UTI among Pregnant Women

7.59

9. Prevalence of Malnutrition among 0-6 years old

7.59

10. High Percentage of Houses that are Fire Hazards

7.17

11. Presence of Vectors

7.16

12. Improper Upkeep of Domestic Animals

7.16

13. Lack of Knowledge regarding Family Planning

7.16


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14. Food Intake of Poor Nutritional Value 7

15. Poor Compliance to Immunization Schedule among Infants

6.91

16. Lack of Family Resources Allotted for Health Care Needs

6.42

17. Poor Infant Feeding Practices

6.41

18. Inadequate Living Space 5.46

19. High Incidence of Cancer Mortality among Elderly

2.66

20. Prevalence of Alcoholism

1. Unavailability of Potable Drinking Water

Criteria Computation Justification

1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem.

2. Magnitude of theProblem75%-100% affected

4/4x3=3 All members of thecommunity acquire theirdrinking water throughsprings. They do notpractice any filtration orsterilization techniquesto cleanse what theydrink. They drink itstraight from the sourcewithout propertreatment.

3. Modifiability of theProblem

3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiable. Itcan be modified throughsimple means such asboiling of water,


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filtering, and othermeans. Health teachingcan be supplied tomodify this problem.

4. Preventive Potential 3/3x1=1 It is highly preventablethrough properdissemination ofinformation that wouldhelp people gain betterunderstanding of theproblem/

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 It is an urgentcommunity concern tothe members of the

community. Theyacknowledge itspresence and knew itspossible complicationsbut fail to act due toinadequate informationabout the problem.

Total Score 9.33

2. High Incidence of Working Individuals Exposed to OccupationalHazards


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem since poorworking conditions ofany type have thepotential to affect aworker's health andsafety. Occupationalhazards such as dust,noise, heat, stress, etc.

can have a harmfuleffect on workers, theirfamilies, and otherpeople in thecommunity, as well asthe physicalenvironment around the


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workplace.


4/4x3=3 Almost all the membersof the community canbe affected. This means

that the workers, theirfamilies, other people inthe community, and thephysical environmentaround the workplace,can all be at risk fromexposure to hazards.


3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiablebecause work processescan be designed to

prevent accidents andillnesses. Existinghazards should beremoved from theworkplace. Work can bemade safer bymodifying the workplaceand any unsafe workprocesses.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 It is moderatelypreventable. Effectiveworkplace health andsafety programs canhelp save the lives ofworkers by reducinghazards and theirconsequences.However, work-relateddiseases are very oftendifficult to determinefactors such as

changing jobs, orpersonal behaviors(such as smokingtobacco or drinkingalcohol) that furtherincreases the linking ofworkplace exposures toa disease outcome.


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5. Social Concern 1/3x1=0.33 It is recognized as ahealth problem but notrecognized as need ofan urgent attention.

Total Score 8.33

3. Poor Utilization of Herbal Medicines


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem since there areinaccessible health carefacilities in thecommunity. Therefore,

one method that can beapplied to treatidentified diseases isthrough the proper useof these herbalmedicines available.

2. Magnitude of the 4/4x3=3 Based on the survey, 51


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Problem75%-100% affected

out of 256 or 20% of thehouseholds have herbalplants in their backyard.The remaininghouseholds plant

vegetables,ornamentals, and fruits.They lack knowledgewith the use of theseherbal medicines.


3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiablebecause of itsavailability in thecommunity. It can beused without any

prescription, with lowercost and fewer sideeffects. Proper healthteachings on how toprepare the medicines,its advantages anddisadvantages can beinstructed to the people.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 It is moderatelypreventable since

known health facilitiesare at distant. Thus,people would rather usethese medicines if theyknow how to prepare it.


Total Score 8.5


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4. Improper Waste Disposal


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because thisleads to an unsanitaryenvironment.


3/4x3=2.25 Around 50%-74% wereaffected. This might bethe cause to theoccurrence of URTI andalso the presence ofvectors that wereidentified in thecommunity.


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3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiablebecause resources areavailable. It only needsto be emphasized tothem.

4. Preventive Potential 3/3x1=1 It is highly preventablethrough additionalhealth teachings byemphasizing theimportance of propergarbage disposal andsegregation. Providingsacks with labels withlist of examples ofwastes they can put in

can also be added.


Total Score 8.08

5. Lack of Accessible Health Care Facilities (Health Center,Manpower, and Supplies)


1. Nature of the Problem 2/3x1=0.67 It is a Health Resourcesproblem because healthcare facilities areneeded to maintain agood health condition of

the members of thecommunity.


4/4x3=3 Almost 100% of thecommunity membersare affected.

3. Modifiability of the 2/3x4=2.67 It is moderately


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Problem modifiable; there arehealth care facilities butis inaccessible becauseof its distance andtravel time.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 Prevention can besustained throughhealth teachings aboutthe basic techniques tointervene on theproblems they mightencounter.

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 People in thecommunity perceived it

as an urgent communityconcern since healthfacilities are the only fortheir consultation,medication andtreatment.

Total Score 8.01

6. Prevalence of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection


1. Nature of the Problem 3/3x1=1 It is a Health Statusbecause it is analteration in health that

needs to be addressed.


2/4x3=1.5 Mostly the affectedpopulation are school-age children and below,and the elderly.

3. Modifiability of the 3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiable


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Problem since the areas are well-ventilated and naturalresources are rich.

4. Preventive Potential 3/3x1=1 It is highly preventable

through health teachingstrategies andimproving the healthstatus.


Total Score 8

7. Improper Storage of Drinking Water


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem. Improperstorage of waterfacilitate occurrence of

water-borne diseases.E.g. diarrhea.


2/4x3=1.5 There were 25%-49%affected because one ofthe major storage ofwater in rural areas isbottle.


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3/3x4=4 It is highly modifiablebecause the resourcesneeded to solve theproblem are available.

4. Preventive Potential 3/3x1=1 Susceptibility to otherdiseases and infectionscan be prevented ifproper storage isprovided.

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 It is an urgentcommunity concern.

Total Score 7.83

8. High Incidence of UTI among Pregnant Women


1. Nature of the Problem 3/3x1=1 It is a Health Statusbecause of the highincidence of UTI amongpregnant women.


3/4x3=2.25 60% or 3 out of 5reported were affectedof UTI.


2/3x4=2.67 The resources andinterventions needed tosolve the problem are


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available to the family.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 The possibility of complications duringlabor & delivery, and

occurrence ofabnormalities in theinfant are preventedonly if the pregnantwomen comply with thetreatment regimen.

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 It is an urgentcommunity concern.

Total Score 7.59

9. Prevalence of Malnutrition among 0-6 years old


1. Nature of the Problem 3/3x1=1 It is a Health Statusbecause malnutrition isconsidered as a healthdeficit; there is lack ofnutrition and affects

optimum level offunctioning.


3/4x3=2.25 Half of the populationsof children weighed areconsidered to bemalnourished.


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2/3x4=2.67 It is moderate becauseit is a continuousprocess when it comesto health.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 It is moderate becauseit depends upon thefamily, their choice toeat, and afford to buy.

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 It is an urgentcommunity concernbecause almost half ofthe children in Apia areconsideredmalnourished.

Total Score 7.59

10. High Percentage of Houses that are Fire Hazards


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem becausemajority of the housesare made out of woodand mixed materials.


4/4x3=3 Almost 100% of thehouses are at risk forfire hazards.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable because theycannot afford more


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expensive housingmaterials that are verycostly, and they believethat will last fromtyphoons and will

minimize furtheraccidents.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 It is moderatelypreventable by placingfire making materialssuch as candles,superkalan, etc. in alocation that is far frommaterials that can easilyburn or explode.


Total Score 7.17

11. Presence of Vectors


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because peoplemay be at risk fordisease.


4/4x3=3 Almost all of therespondents in SitioApia are affected sinceflies and mosquitoes arethe most prevalentvectors.


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2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable becausethere are a lot ofbreeding sites for thesevectors.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.66 It is moderatelypreventable. Most usefumigants to controlthese pests while othersuse katol, insecticides,mosquito nets, andother traps.

5. Social Concern 1/2x1=0.5 It is recognized as ahealth problem but not

recognized as need ofan urgent attention.

Total Score 7.16

12. Improper Upkeep of Domestic Animals


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because peoplemight be at risk for the

unpredictable behaviorof the animals.


4/4x3=3 Regardless of age,gender, and what kindof animal they keep,they can all be affected.


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2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable since 78% ofthe people are used totheir pets roamingaround with less

availability of cages.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.66 It is moderatelypreventable since not allkinds of animals canstay inside their homes,and due to theunavailability of cages.

5. Social Concern 1/2x1=0.5 It is recognized as ahealth problem but not

recognized as need ofan urgent attention.

Total Score 7.16

13. Lack of Knowledge regarding Family Planning


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem.

2. Magnitude of the

Problem75%-100% affected.

4/4x3=3 Only 14% of the families

utilize family planningmethods.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable because thefamily size is somehowbeyond the ideal familythey should have.


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4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.66 It is moderatelypreventable throughgiving information aboutresponsible parenthoodand family planning

methods that will helpfoster a suitable life forthem.


Total Score 7.16

14. Food Intake of Poor Nutritional Value


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because of aninsufficient or poorlybalanced diet intake.


4/4x3=3 Almost all age groupsare affected by theproblem.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable. They shouldeat regular meals atapproximately the same


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time each day. Eatsmaller meals morefrequently will also helpthem get an appetite.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.67 It is moderatelypreventable byproviding nutritionalsupport to high-riskindividuals that helps toincrease body weightand to prolong life.Health teaching will alsobe helpful.

5. Social Concern 1/3x1=0.33 It is recognized as a

health problem but notrecognized as need ofan urgent attention.

Total Score 7

15. Poor Compliance to Immunization Schedule among Infants


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because healthfacilities in Sitio Apia arequite inaccessible.


3/4x3=2.25 Low childhoodimmunization rates area national healthcareconcern not only in SitioApia. Many children areat increased risk forpreventable childhoodillnesses because of


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under immunization.Thus, increasing theburden on healthcareworkers and families,and increasing

healthcare costs anddecreasing quality oflife.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable as long asthey will be moreresponsible incomplying on theschedules forimmunizations.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.66 It is moderatelymodifiable throughinforming the parents ofthe good benefits ofhaving full immunizationamong their children.

5. Social Concern 2/2x1=1 People in thecommunity perceived itas an urgent communityconcern since healthfacilities are the only fortheir consultation,medication andtreatment. This willdecrease the incidenceof childhood diseases intheir community.

Total Score 6.91


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16. Lack of Family Resources Allotted for Health Care Needs


1. Nature of the Problem 2/3x1=0.67 It is a Health Resourcesproblem.

2. Magnitude of theProblem

50%-74% affected

3/4x3=2.25 Almost half of thepopulations are affected

due because they arequite having a hard timeto earn a living.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable due tofinancial constraints.


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4. Preventive Potential 1/3x1=0.33 It has a low preventivepotential mainlybecause of theeconomic constraints.The community has a

little control over theproblem.


Total Score 6.42

17. Poor Infant Feeding Practices


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Relatedproblem because poorfeeding practices canresult to malnutritionand contributes toimpaired social andcognitive development.


3/4x3=2.25 Fifty percent (50%) orhalf of the infantpopulation are affected


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by complementaryfeedings which beginseither too early or toolate that is nutritionallyunsafe.


2/3x4=2.67 It is moderatelymodifiable since supportand advice about infantfeeding from the healthcare system can begiven.

4. Preventive Potential 2/3x1=0.66 It is moderatelypreventable, however, itcan be prevented if

adequate informationare given to themothers and theimportance of breastfeeding practices areemphasized.


Total Score 6.41

18. Inadequate Living Space


1. Nature of the Problem 1/3x1=0.33 It is a Health-Related

problem.

2. Magnitude of theProblem75%-100%

4/4x3=3 Most of the familieshave an inadequateliving space in theirhomes.

3. Modifiability of the 1/3x4=1.33 It has a low modifiability


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Problem because the living spacewill require quite afinancial expenditure.The familys resourcesare presently not

adequate consideringthe other problems.However, furniture canbe arranged to allowmore space.

4. Preventive Potential 1/3x1=0.33 It has a low preventivepotential thoughincreasing the livingspace will reduce thepossibility of

transferringcommunicable diseasessuch as scabies; it willalso provide privacy tothe householdmembers; it will providea bigger space insleeping with a hugefamily members.

5. Social Concern 1/2x1=0.5 It is recognized as a

health problem but notrecognized as need ofan urgent attention.

Total Score 5.46

19. High Incidence of Cancer Mortality among ElderlyCriteria Computation Justification

1. Nature of the Problem



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4. Preventive Potential

5. Social ConcernTotal Score 2.66

20. Prevalence of Alcoholism


1. Nature of the Problem




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4. Preventive Potential

5. Social Concern

Total Score

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