In this paper both the 1987 National Indonesian Contraceptive Prevalence Survey (NICPS) 1 and the monthly service statistics from Indonesia's National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) are analyzed to identify correlates and possible determinants of contraceptive method choice. One important objective is to the impact of program inputs, apart from the impact of personal and community characteristics, onassess contraceptive method choice. In this way, program managers can empirically measure the effectiveness of various program inputs on contraceptive choice policies and strategies. This is particularly relevant for BK!'7! !program managers who develop targets to accomplish government-mandated demographic and social goals.
This study also distinguishes types of individuals or communities which use specific contraceptive methods. This information is valuable for program managers charged with increasing program effectiver.ess, because it can be used to detect factors influencing contraceptive use and method choice rates independent of program inputs. Knowledge that factors external to the program affect contraceptive use and choice can help spur horizontal administrative linkages and integrated planning with other government and non-government even agencies. This is particularly important for the Indonesian National Family Planning Program because, within its own domain, BKKBN coordinates, rather than directly controls, many of the resources allocated for family planning.
The next section will sketch BKKBN's method priorities, followed by a description of contraceptive use and method mix. Subsequent sections will describe data sources, methodology, findings, and conclusions.