Abstract

In Indonesia, floods are a common disaster particularly among Sirau Village, and Kemranjen Region, Banyumas, Central Java. The climate and geographic location are two main factors resulting from the floods in Sirau Village. The aims of study is to gain insight into the experiences and health effects of flood-affected inhabitants of Sirau Village. A qualitative with descriptive phenomenology used to carry out the study. The results of the study showed that three topics emerged from the study: theme 1 was how the society saw floods; theme 2 was how flood water was used; and theme 3 was illnesses linked to flooding. Discussion topics include the general public's opinions on floods, uses of floodwater, and medical issues. In conclusion the residents of Sirau Village, flooding is typical, and when it happens residents tend to suffer from various diseases, prompting them to seek treatment at the health post. Some residents use flood water for their daily needs as well

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