Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

As of 2020, the literacy rate of women in Iran was 85.5 percent. The literacy rate of men in Iran was slightly lower at about 80.8 percent in that year.

Iran IR: Literacy Rate: Youth: % of People Age 15-24 data was reported at 97.938 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 97.777 % for 2013. Iran IR: Literacy Rate: Youth: % of People Age 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 97.038 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.014 % in 2012 and a record low of 56.454 % in 1976. Iran IR: Literacy Rate: Youth: % of People Age 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.World Bank: Education Statistics. Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

Iran literacy rate for 2022 was 88.96%, a 3.42% increase from 2016.

• Iran literacy rate for 2016 was 85.54%, a 0.84% increase from 2014.
• Iran literacy rate for 2014 was 84.71%, a 0.08% increase from 2013.
• Iran literacy rate for 2013 was 84.63%, a 1% increase from 2012.

BackgroundFood and nutrition literacy (FNLIT) is a relatively new term that is used to define the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to achieve a healthy diet. Improving food and nutritional literacy in children is a necessary solution to eliminate nutritional disorders in this age group. The purpose of this study was to design, implement and evaluate an intervention to improve food and nutrition literacy in children aged 10–12 years old based on an intervention mapping (IM) approach.MethodsThis experimental study was performed in three phases. Through the first phase, an intervention was developed using the (IM) approach. In the second phase, the intervention was implemented for 6 months, and in the third phase, the intervention outcomes were evaluated and compared with the control group through a randomized controlled trial among 300 participants (each control and intervention group = 150).ResultsBefore the intervention, there was no significant difference between the control and intervention groups in all subscales of FNLIT. After the intervention, there was a significant difference between the control and intervention groups in all subscales of FNLIT (P < 0/001). There were no differences between the two groups in terms of the FNLIT scores at baseline (P > 0.05). However, after 6 months of intervention, a significant difference was observed between the two groups (intra-group differences) (P < 0.001). Such a difference was not identified in the control group after 6 months also the results show the impact of socioeconomic factors and parental literacy on the average score of students' FNLIT and after the intervention, a significant difference was observed between the scores of control and intervention groups in all subscales of the FNLIT (P < 0.001).ConclusionsThe school-based intervention developed and evaluated in this study provides a basis for future programs targeting the improvement of FNLIT in children, especially in poor and deprived areas such as Kurdistan province.Clinical trial registrationIranian Clinical Trials Registry (IRCT) Code: 32094.

IR：非文盲率：成年人：占15岁及以上人群百分比在12-01-2014达84.705%，相较于12-01-2013的84.627%有所增长。IR：非文盲率：成年人：占15岁及以上人群百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1976至12-01-2014期间平均值为82.331%，共11份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2014，达84.705%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1976，为36.518%。CEIC提供的IR：非文盲率：成年人：占15岁及以上人群百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的伊朗 – 表 IR.世行.WDI：教育统计。

Food and nutrition literacy dimensions and components in children.

Results of confirmatory factor analysis for the first-order and second-order model of FNLIT scale a.

Croanbach’s α coefficient and ICC for the FNLIT scale and its subscales.

BackgroundThis study was conducted to measure depression literacy (D-Lit) and mental health literacy (MHL) and to investigate their relationship with psychological status and quality of life among Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 among 400 patients with T2DM in Iran. Samples were selected using proportional stratified sampling. Data collection tools comprised a demographic questionnaire, measures of MHL and D-Lit, the diabetes quality of life (DQOL) scale, and the DASS-21. After confirming the normality of the data using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, parametric statistical tests (such as one-way ANOVA, independent samples t-test, and Chi-Square) were used to investigate the relationship between the variables using SPSS v22 software. The results of continuous quantitative data are reported in the form of means and standard deviations, and qualitative data are reported in the form of absolute and relative frequencies.ResultsIn this study, 10.25% of the participants (n = 41) had severe depression, while 36.75% (n = 147) experienced severe anxiety. The mean (standard deviation) of MHL was 80.92 (9.16) from 130 points. Of the participants, only 1.7% (n = 7) did not answer any questions correctly on the D-lit scale, and only 5.8% (n = 23) were able to answer 15 questions or more correctly on the D-lit. MHL had a significant negative correlation with depression (r = −0.236), anxiety (r = −0.243), and stress (r = −0.155) (P < 0.001). There was a positive and significant correlation between MHL and D-Lit (r = 0.186) (P < 0.001). D-Lit had a significant negative correlation with depression (r = −0.192), anxiety (r = −0.238), and stress (r = −0.156) (P < 0.001). There was a positive and significant correlation between the ability to recognize disorders (r = 0.163), knowledge of self-treatment (r = 0.154), and DQOL (P < 0.001). Depression (r = −0.251), anxiety (r = −0.257), and stress (r = −0.203) had a significant negative correlation with DQOL (P < 0.001).ConclusionMHL and D-Lit levels were found to be inadequate in patients with T2DM. These low levels of MHL and D-Lit among patients with T2DM were associated with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as a lower quality of life. Therefore, designing and implementing preventive programs to improve the mental health of patients with T2DM can help prevent mental disorders and ultimately improve their quality of life.

The predictors of sexual health literacy in Iranian couples according to stepwise multiple linear regression (N = 410).

Descriptive statistics of sexual health literacy and its related factors in couples sample, Kerman Iran, 2022.

Univariate linear regression between the total score of sexual health literacy and socio-demographic and other variables (N = 410).

Frequency distribution of nurses’ responses towards the mHealth.

Awareness and attitude of nurses towards the capabilities of mHealth apps.

IntroductionNurses and patients can now ensure access to qualified healthcare using the new opportunities of mobile health (mHealth) applications (or apps). To use its potential effectively, understanding nurses’ use of this technology is crucial. Here, we examined the awareness, attitudes, and obstacles to using mHealth apps among nurses.MethodsWe applied a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study from 08/04/2023 to 05/10/2023. Cochran’s formula estimated the sample size of 267 nurses. The researchers used a researcher-made questionnaire for data collection. We used descriptive (mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage) and analytical (Pearson and Spearman correlation) statistics for data analysis.ResultsMost nurses use a smartphone (86%), have an Android operating system installed (82%), and believe that mHealth is useful for nursing (85%), but do not use it for patient care (70.8%). The mean score for awareness, attitude, and obstacles regarding mHealth were 3.74 ±  0.657, 3.49 ±  0.513, and 3.50 ±  0.597 respectively. There was a significant positive correlation between the nurses’ awareness and attitude (r = 0. 289, P