Hookworms infection remains as an important parasitic infections affecting animal and human health worldwide. However, information on the prevalence and the risk factors of hookworm infection on dogs in Indonesia is very limited. A cross sectional study to estimate the prevalence and to identify risk factors of hookworms infection on dogs was conducted in rural area with different topography, Sukabumi Regency, Indonesia. A Total of 204 dog stool specimens were examined for hookworm eggs using simple flotation methods. The data of related risk factors namely type of topography area (high and low land), purpose of having dog, dog demography, dog reared management and deworming were collected through dog owners interview’s with completed a questionnaire. Those data were analyzed using the chi-square test (χ2) and logistic regression. The prevalence of hookworm on dogs in Sukabumi was 24.5 % (95% Confidence Interval [CI]=19.1-30.8). This prevalence was associated with topography of the area, the age of dog, and type of dog keeping methods. The prevalence of hookworms was higher in the high land area than low land area (OR=5.935, 95% CI=2.764-12.744 ). Logistic regression identified pupies as a high risk group to hookworms infection (OR= 2.041, 95%CI=1.035-4.055). The dog which kept in the cage/tied had higher risk than free roaming dog (OR=3.66, 95%CI=1.479-9.091).Key words: Dog, hookworms, prevalence, risk factors, Sukabumi.

Introduction: Women's health during the reproductive or fertile years is relevant not only to women themselves, but also its impact on the health and development of the next generation. Reproductive tract infections are a hidden epidemic leading to enormous health and economic consequences worldwide. Materials and methods:A comparative descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of urban and rural women regarding Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) in selected Urban and Rural areas Guntur Dist. Andhra Pradesh. The study was conducted among the women who are in the age group of 20 years to 60 years. Sample for this study was 75 women from urban area and 75 women from rural area, comprising a total size of 150 and the participants are selected by Simple random sampling technique. Structured Knowledge questionnaire and Likert 5 point attitude scale was used to collect the data. The responses are tabulated, organized, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics based on objectives of the study.Results: Findings revealed that half (49.33%) of the respondents from urban area had moderately adequate knowledge and three fourth (84%) of the rural women had inadequate knowledge. Majority (66.66%) of the urban women had highly favorable attitude and most (97.33%) of the rural women had only favorable attitude regarding RTIs. The relationship between the knowledge and attitude level of the urban women (r=0.765) and rural women (r=0.514) revealed that there was strong positive correlation. Conclusion:The study concluded that the knowledge and attitude of urban women was high compared to rural women. There is a need to educate the women on preventive strategies as women are less likely to seek treatment because of the stigma associated with it.