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Quantitative data (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 325) were collected via self-administered electronic surveys, supplemented by qualitative focus group discussions. Quantitative analysis was performed using SPSS. Qualitative themes were synthesised via a hybrid inductive\u2013deductive thematic analysis, using QCAmap.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>HBV vaccination was critically low at 29.54%, with only 50.04% of those vaccinated completing the full three-dose series. Multivariate analysis identified female gender, age, advanced study level, a solid knowledge level, high perceived self-efficacy, low vaccine-related anxiety, and encouragement from the educational institution as significant predictors of uptake. Qualitative findings highlighted as primary barriers: prohibitive costs, inadequate information, weak institutional mandates, and traditional prejudices.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Immunisation rates among high-risk nursing students are alarmingly insufficient. 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