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The participants were 159 unmarried nurses. Attitudes toward EOC, procedural burden, ethical concerns, health-related concerns, and EOC knowledge were measured using a modified Fertility Preservation Survey. EOC intentions were assessed using a visual analog scale. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed.Results: Participants reported a moderate level of EOC intention. EOC intention differed significantly by age, with nurses in their 20s reporting higher scores than those in their 30s (t=3.19, p=.002). EOC intention was positively correlated with attitudes toward EOC (r=.53, p&lt;.001) and negatively correlated with health-related concerns (r=\u2013.26, p=.001). 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