Corona virus atau COVID-19 merupakan infeksi virus yang ditemukan pada akhir 2019 di kota Wuhan, China. Penyebaran yang masif membuat sekitar lebih dari 900 ribu masyarakat Indonesia telah terjangkit infeksi COVID-19. Meskipun demikian, terdapat beberapa cara yang bisa dilakukan untuk mengurangi risiko dan mencegah penularan, salah satunya dengan penerapan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS), penggunaan hand sanitizer dan masker. Pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan di Panti Asuhan Muhammadiyah Cabang Pauh IX, Padang, Sumatera Barat. Panti asuhan merupakan salah satu tempat yang rentan dalam penularan COVID-19. Hal ini dikarenakan panti asuhan tersebut merupakan tempat hidup dan berkumpulnya anak - anak dalam jumlah yang besar. Maka dari itu, Program Studi Farmasi Universitas Dharma Andalas mengadakan pengabdian masyarakat dengan memberikan hand sanitizer dan masker sebagai upaya penerapan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat, serta upaya memutus mata rantai COVID-19.

Begonia multangula Blume. has acid sensation and it spread abundant on the western mountains of Java. While result of Periodontitis sufferer’s krevicular epitel investigation shows Porphyromonas gingivalis sticking portion are 5 – 20 times greater than another bacteria. Research about antibacterial activity of the stem and leaf extracts of B. multangula on P. gingivalis has been studied. This research using two methods of extraction i.e fresh extract and maseration with etanol and aquades as solvent. Volume extract tested are 10 µL and 20 µL with aquades and etanol 48% as negative control. This research using disk difution method with three replications. Incubation process during 40 hours in anaerob jar 37 ºC degree. The results showed that all of the extracts have bactericide activity toward P. gingivalis, while two negative controls has no show mentioned bactericide activity. The biggest bactericide activity owned by etanol extract of B. multangula’s stem, while the smallest bactericide activity owned by aquades extract of B. multangula’s leaf. Obstruction Power Index (Indeks Daya Hambat, IDH) of all extract inclined low.

DAGUSIBU (Dapatkan, Gunakan, Simpan, Buang) merupakan bagian dari Gerakan Keluarga Sadar Obat (GKSO) yang diprakarsai Ikatan Apoteker Indonesia (IAI) dalam mencapai pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat, khususnya pada ibu – ibu terhadap penggunaan obat dengan benar. Kegiatan penyuluhan Peduli Edukasi ObatDAGUSIBU memiliki tujuan membantu masyarakat setempat,khususnya ibu - ibu dalam pengelolaan obat baik di lingkungan keluarga maupun masyarakat secara umum. Penyuluhan dilakukan dengan metode pemberdayaan masyarakat partisipatif, yaitu metode yang menekankan keterlibatan masyarakat pada rangkaian kegiatan. Kegiatan penyuluhan berjalan dengan lancar dan sukses. Berdasarkan obersevasi, terdapat peningkatan pemahaman dan pengetahuan ibu ibu PKK menjawab dengan benar pertanyaan dari tim penyuluh.

Durian (Durio zibethinus L.) is one of the most consumed and liked fruit in Indonesia, but there was no evidence about the safety of consuming durian during pregnancy. This study was determine the level of safety of durian fruit consumption during pregnancy by conducted teratogenicity test of durian fruit (Durio zibethinus Linn) on fetuses of white mice (Mus musculus L). Teratogenicity test was conducted in vivo, by step: preparation of experimental animal, observation during administration, laparotomy, fixation and observation of morphological defects. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). If the results were significant (P < 0.05), the analysis was continued using Duncan Multiple Range Test. Administration durian during pregnancy did not affects the bodyweight of the mice (P > 0,05), but significantly influences the number of fetuses (P < 0,05) and its body weight (P < 0,05). Consumption of durian during pregnancy is safe in 32,5 mg / KgBW, but it has the potential teratogenic in 65 mg / KgBW and 97,5 mg/KgBW groups. Teratogen effects that were found in several fetuses were underweight, dead, hemorrhage, maternal death and there were resorption sites.

Most individuals with autism have communication problems but they are easier to process information visually. Based on the problem, this study aims to test the effectiveness of visual support methods (PECS and Visual Schedule) on the communication skills and basic behavior of children. This study is an experimental research with Single Subject Research (SSR) using A-B-A model. Data collection techniques are performed with a test of the subject's communication skills and analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis and displayed in graphical form. The subjects in this study was child with who experienced communication problems. The results showed that the use of visual support (PECS and Visual Schedule) is effective to increase communication skills and basic behaviors of children with autism. The use of visual support strategies (PECS and Visual Schedule) for autism with weak criteria in communication can help children become better in developing communication potential.