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Background: Few studies have assessed the association between behavioral responses and burn pain intensity. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the afore mentioned association in an Iranian adult population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 100 eligible burn patients referring to one of the referral teaching hospitals in the north-west of Iran. A numerical rating scale was used to assess pain intensity during dressing change (procedural pain) and rest time (background pain). A self-administered validated and reliable questionnaire was used to determine behavioral responses.