General Instructions:

In this learning activity, you will write a fictional journal entry or social media post about your life during the war.

Step 1: Review and Reflect 

Review the required learning material for this module and reflect on the consequences of the war on health and public health services.

Step 2: Respond 

Prepare a 500-600 word written piece discussing the consequences of war on public health from the perspective of a victim of the war. Ensure that your response addresses the following key points:

• How does the war’s environmental impact affect public health services? (I.e., access to water, food, transport, and sanitation services)
• How does the war impact physical health and well-being? (I.e., the spread of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, illness, disability, and other public health concerns)
• How does war impact civilians’ mental health? (I.e., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety)

Step 3: Share

To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 4: Interact 

To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”

OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”