Table 3 Prospective analyses. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) for depressive symptoms at T1, changes in depressive symptoms from T1 to T2, and early retirement intentions at T2 (n = 2444)

Severe (MDI > =20)

1.87

(0.87-4.03)

1.31

(0.57-2.97)

1.99

(0.57-7.00)

1.64

(0.52-5.21)

Moderate severe (15–19)

2.05

(1.02-4.09)

0.93

(0.42-2.05)

1.76

(0.59-5.28)

0.84

(0.29-2.39)

(MDI 10–14)

1.65

(1.02-2.66)

1.46

(0.87-2.44)

0.77

(0.38-1.56)

0.89

(0.46-1.72)

Mild (MDI 5–9)

1.51

(1.08-2.07)

1.72

(1.22-2.41)

0.98

(0.60-1.59)

1.21

(0.78-1.88)

None (MDI 0–4)

1

1

1

1

Worsened

1.93

(1.27-2.94)

1.49

(0.96-2.33)

1.32

(0.72-2.43)

1.18

(0.67-2.09)

Improved

1.34

(0.82-2.22)

1.33

(0.78-2.25)

1.31

(0.63-2.70)

1.31

(0.66-2.55)

Unchanged

1

1

1

1