Impacto de fatores associados à sintomatologia depressiva na saúde de idosos após mudança habitacional

Objective: To know the difficulties faced by older adults after moving house that influence depression symptoms. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study was carried out in 2018 with 14 older adults living in a housing complex for older adults located in the city of Cajazeiras, Paraiba, Brazil. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and the accounts were decomposed and organized following the Collective Subject Discourse methodological process, which resulted in the emergence of three core ideas as follows: family conflicts; difficulties in interpersonal relationships; and social isolation as a trigger of depression. Results: The research participants had poor social networks and few meaningful relationships. In addition, they reported difficulties in interpersonal relationships and conflicts with their families. Conclusion: The present study revealed feelings that can result in the onset of depression symptoms, such as feelings of loneliness, difficulties in co-living, and social isolation, although the housing program offers health care and spaces for social interaction and leisure.