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The participants answered an electronic questionnaire containing sociodemographic, behavioral, and occupational questions, and CLBP history. Data analysis comprises descriptive statistics and Poisson regression models. RESULTS: Most of the FHPO were male, aged 41 or more, lived with a partner and were physically active. Sixty-seven percent of FHPO had CLBP, and the median pain intensity was 3.0 (IQR\u200a=\u200a0\u2013 5). Participants who lived with a partner were less likely to report CLBP (PR\u200a=\u200a0.80; 95% CI\u200a=\u200a0.64; 0.99). On the other hand, those who worked as FHPO for more than 11 years were more likely to report CLPB (PR\u200a=\u200a1.32; 95% CI\u200a=\u200a1.06; 1.63), and high pain intensity (\u03b2=\u200a0.95; 95% CI\u200a=\u200a0.19; 1.71). 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