Table 1.

Definitions of social and physical self-management of health

Type	Definition
Social	Ensuring personal social comfort while supporting mental and physical well-being, such as
	– participating in valued social activities,
	– maintaining rewarding interpersonal relationships,
	– seeking help and support from capable people in informal and formal social networks.
Physical	Ensuring physical comfort, health and physical and mental well-being, such as
	– maintaining a balanced diet and an appropriate level of physical activity,
	– keeping warm or cool,
	– avoiding harms to health,
	– following safe sex practices, including using condoms, getting immunizations and regular physical examinations.

Note. The definition of social self-management is our own, while the definition of physical self-management is from ICF code d570, “Looking after one’s health”.