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WHO Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Health Systems
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Description
Self-care interventions are among the most promising and exciting new approaches to improve health and well-being, both from a health systems perspective and for people who use these interventions. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses the following working definition of self-care: Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider