Community Location

Rural communities showed the lowest TB stigma levels, urban communities were intermediate, and periurban communities had the highest average stigma. Periurban communities may have distinct social dynamics influencing TB stigma. Community l…

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Rural communities showed the lowest TB stigma levels, urban communities were intermediate, and periurban communities had the highest average stigma. Periurban communities may have distinct social dynamics influencing TB stigma. Community location may moderate other stigma drivers rather than directly cause TB stigma levels. Future interventions may need to be tailored by urban, periurban, and rural context.