Citation

Hwahng SJ. Subst. Use Misuse 2009; 44(12): 1768-1802.

Affiliation

National Development and Research Institutes, Inc., New York City, New York 10010, USA. sw2211@columbia.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/10826080902963480

PMID

19895306

Abstract

UNLABELLED: During the Pacific War (World War II), Japan maintained an elaborate system of sexual slavery by implementing certain practices based on institutionalized policies of hygiene, efficiency, and the use of mostly Korean girls and women. Two hygienic techniques were established--vaccination and quarantine. No. 606 injections were given at mandatory regularly scheduled medical examinations to prevent and treat venereal disease, and to also deter pregnancy, induce abortions, and ultimately sterilize sex slaves.

METHODS: Secondary textual analysis of data collected from 1995-2000, N = 67 interview transcripts, and participant observation in 2003 and 2006. Geographic area: East Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Language: en