title: Investigating the Occupational Challenges of Corner Store Workers Operating in Baltimore City Food Deserts.
abstract: A qualitative pilot study was conducted in Baltimore City with the aim of documenting specific occupational safety challenges of small-scale urban retailers, or "corner store" owners. Semistructured interviews with a small sample ( n = 4) revealed significant challenges for owners and workers, and revealed potential areas for occupational health intervention.
authors.affiliation: 1 Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
authors.forename: Caitlin A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ceryes
authors.affiliation: 2 Baltimore City Health Department.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Flamm
authors.affiliation: 1 Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D015142:Baltimore; D000069581:Exposure to Violence / Q000523:psychology; D061353:Food Storage; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000592:standards*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D036301:Qualitative Research; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: health promotion; mental health; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs; program planning and evaluation; research; workplace violence