Nazung Lepcha

A Pilot Study on the Feasibility and Impact of a Targeted Institutional Programme on Contraceptive Methods among Non-Medical Undergraduate Students in Sikkim, India

Saroja Pradhan, Barkha Devi & Nazung Lepcha · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Background: Contraceptive awareness is essential for promoting reproductive health and preventing unintended pregnancies; however, misconceptions persist among non-medical undergraduate students. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Targeted Institutional Programme on Co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1294

Fear of Childbirth among Nulliparous Women: A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Obstetric and Psycho-Social Risk Factors in Sikkim, India

Barkha Devi, Champa Sharma, Shrijana Pradhan, Nazung Lepcha & Shashi Rani Pangabam · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background & Objective: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a prevalent but often overlooked psychological concern, particularly among nulliparous women who lack prior birthing experience. FOC can significantly affect maternal well-being, decision-making, and birth outcomes, contribu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1221

Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices Toward Sexually Transmitted Infections among College Students of Sikkim Manipal University: An Institutional‑Based Cross‑Sectional Study

Niloufer Chettri, Prashanti Chettri, Suveksha Sharma, Sreya Ghosh, Nakey Doma Bhutia, Barkha Devi & Nazung Lepcha · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background and Objective: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major global public health concern, with young people especially university students bearing a substantial share of the burden due to limited awareness and high-risk behaviours. Despite this vulnerability,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1247