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Quantitative analysis explored whether attitudes toward vasectomy versus tubal ligation differed by capacity to become pregnant. We used inductive thematic analysis to interpret qualitative data.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There were no differences in attitudes toward sterilization methods by capacity to become pregnant. However, participants estimated posttubal ligation regret would be significantly more prevalent than postvasectomy regret. Key qualitative themes included patient\u2010centered care, regret, and sociocultural influences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study revealed young adults value bodily autonomy in reproductive choices, regardless of permanence or potential regret, factors some providers weigh heavily. 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