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Stigma is a major barrier to viral suppression, while community connectedness may serve as a protective factor. However, few studies have examined whether different forms of community connectedness are associated with viral suppression or moderate the negative effects of stigma. Data were drawn from 490 MSM with HIV enrolled in the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 078 study (2016\u20132017). Multivariable logistic regression estimated adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Exploratory moderation analyses tested interactions between stigma and community connectedness, and significant interactions were further examined using stratified models. Viral suppression was documented in 78% (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u2009383) of participants. 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