The Level of Awareness of Tenth Grade Students in the Sultanate of Oman Regarding Aspects of Preventive Education to Reduce Risks and Crises

This study aimed to reveal the level of awareness of tenth grade students in the Sultanate of Oman regarding aspects of preventive education to reduce risks and crises. The study sample amounted to (800) male and female students. The study followed a mixed approach, which included two research methodologies: the quantitative approach, represented by building a scale consisting of six axes, and the internal consistency stability using Cronbach's alpha coefficient reached (0.97), and the qualitative approach represented by the case study method. (7) participants were selected from North Al Batinah Governorate to enrich the study with qualitative data that supports the interpretation of the results of the quantitative data, using semi-standardized interview questions. The results of the study revealed that the level of general awareness was high, as the arithmetic mean amounted to (3.87) and a percentage of (65%). It also showed the existence of statistically significant differences attributed to North Al Batinah Governorate. The qualitative results also confirmed the leading role of case study students' experience with disasters and crises and gaining experience and skills to confront them; Because of its connection to the reality of their environment, the study recommended the importance of including preventive education topics in the curricula of the Sultanate of Oman. Keywords: Preventive education, risks, crises, emergencies, governorate, students, tenth grade, Sultanate of Oman.