Table 3 Adjusted odds ratios and confidence intervals for the association between (lack of) intergenerational solidarity and mental health outcomes

Perceived mental health (fair or poor)

1.19

(0.93–1.53)

1.14

(0.83–1.55)

1.36

(0.95–1.93)

1.48

(1.05–2.09)

1.69

(1.06–2.70)

1.23

(0.73–2.06)

Mood disorders

1.13

(0.93–1.39)

1.01

(0.77–1.32)

1.66**

(1.18–2.33)

1.24

(0.83–1.84)

1.47

(0.98–2.20)

0.95

(0.43–2.11)

Anxiety

0.98

(0.80–1.19)

0.95

(0.74–1.22)

1.12

(0.80–1.56)

1.32

(0.95–1.83)

1.57*

(1.03–2.39)

1.01

(0.61–1.66)

Suicidal thoughts (last 12 months)

1.45*

(1.03–2.03)

1.62*

(1.02–2.57)

1.25

(0.74–2.11)

1.12

(0.70–1.79)

1.36

(0.77–2.39)

0.84

(0.37–1.91)

Attempted suicide (last 12 months)

1.01

(0.60–1.70)

1.13

(0.61–2.12)

0.80

(0.31–2.08)

1.06

(0.39–2.91)

3.38*

(1.06–10.80)

0.29

(0.07–1.19)