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CART models demonstrated good discriminative performance (AUC: online 0.841, onsite 0.861). The primary difference between settings was the source of information: online participants relied more heavily on the internet, whereas onsite participants more frequently cited healthcare professionals. Conclusions: Personal experience with HZ and engagement with healthcare professionals significantly influence vaccination willingness. 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