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INADEQUATE LIGHTING CRITERIA Nature Problem Health deficit Health threat Foreseeable 1 crisis Modifiability Problem Current knowledge/

/ awareness Resources of family / income Resources of nurse Resources of community/ manpower of the 1/2 x 2 1 It are is partially not modifiable, to the 2 3 of COMPUTATION the 2/3 x 1 SCORE 0.67 JUSTIFICATION It is a health threat because it posts a certain problem to the health of the family there is high tendency for them to get hurt since they are not able to see clearly.

since the family resources enough lighting of the house.

Easily modifiable Partially modifiable Not modifiable

2 1 0

Preventive Potential Severity Duration Exposure Current Management High 3

2/3 x 1

0.67

It is moderate preventive if the family will remove the clothes or curtains that are hanged closely to the window so that natural light could came in giving on increase in lighting.

Moderate 2 low Salience A serious 2 1 2/2 x 1 1 It needs an immediate this

attention problem needing immediate attention a problem but 1 not needing immediate attention Not felt 0 need/problem Total score 3.34

because

problem is one factor that affects the health of each family member because of inadequate light they are risk to get injury.

INADEQUATE VENTILATION

CRITERIA

COMPUTATION

SCORE

JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the Problem Health deficit Health threat Foreseeable 1 crisis 2 3

2/3x1

0.67

The problem is considered as a health threat because improper ventilation makes it easier for communicable diseases, specifically those transmitted via airborne, to be transferred if a member of the family gets infected.

2. Modifiability of the Problem Easily modifiable Partially modifiable Not modifiable 0 1 2

1/2x2

0.67

The problem is partially modifiable with the use of the following:

Knowledge of the Family: The family is not aware about the problem because as verbalized by them, they got used to hanging thick curtains unaware that it adds gloom and makes their house impermeable to air.

Family Resources: The family may open the windows during the day thus allowing a free flow of air in the house. They may also open the door to add fresh air exchange.

Student Resources: The students may provide health teachings on ways to prevent the possible occurrence of the effects of the problem.

Community Resources: The BHC can provide a seminar on the effects of inadequate ventilation to health.

3.Preventive Potential High 3

2/3x1

0.67

The problem has moderate preventive potential because the family can make remedies in order to solve the problem but may only be limited to opening their windows and door present in the house.

Moderate 2 low 1

Management: The family may open the windows and the door to facilitate entry of air and may use thin curtains.

Exposure: All the family members are exposed since they all reside in that area.

The family are not aware to this 4. Salience 0/2x1 0 problem.

serious 2

problem needing immediate attention a problem but 1 not needing immediate attention Not felt 0 need/problem TOTAL SCORE 2.01

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